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Shigurui: Death Frenzy - Complete Series Box Set (Blu-Ray)
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Title: Shigurui: Death Frenzy - Complete Series Box Set
Volume: Blu-Ray
Distributor: FUNimation Entertainment
SKU: FN08298
UPC: 704400082986 704400082986
ISBN-10: 1421015064 1421015064
ISBN-13: 9781421015064 9781421015064
Two damaged warriors wear the scars of a twisted and violent past. Bitter rivals for the secrets of their master's sword and the right to his daughter, these samurai inflict wounds on each other that would destroy lesser men. The final chapter of their saga unfolds within a brutal samurai tournament, a gruesome contest arranged to satisfy the bloodlust of a cruel tyrant overlord.
The disfigured legends of the blade must summon the strength for one last battle - a final lesson in the artistry of violence where nothing is more beautiful than the kill.
Contains episodes 1-12.
Special Features: Marathon Play, Actor and Director Episode Commentaries, Production Artwork Galleries, Textless Songs.
Spoken Languages: English, Japanese, English subtitles.
(added on 2009-01-14, modified on 2009-01-14)
Reviewed in Shelf Life (April 27, 2009)
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What is a manometer?
and what is application of manometer in industrial?
A Manometer is a device which can be used to measure pressure of fluids(i.e liquids and Gases).
PRINCIPLE: Manometers are those pressure measuring devices which are based on the principle of balancing the column of liquid(whose pressure is to be found) by the same or another column of liquid. They are of two types
1. simple manometers
2.Differential manometers
simple manometers are those which measure pressure at a point in a fluid containing in the pipe or a vessel. On the other hand Differential manometers measure the difference of pressure between any two points in a fluid contained in a pipe or vessel.
Industrial applications:
Pressure guages are used for a variety of industrial and application specific pressure monitering applications. visual monitering of air and gas pressure for compressors,Vaccum equipment and speciality tank applications such as medical gas cylinders, fire extinguishers,
What are the types of manometer?
simple manometer differential manometer inclined manometer
What are the uses of the manometer?
air, fluids and very low pressures equal & unequal leg u tube manometer, cistern manometer, u tube manometer.
Function of manometer?
A manometer is a device that measures the pressure of gases and liquids. One example of a specialized manometer is a barometer.
What instrument measures gas pressure?
manometer manometer A pressure gauge ... unless you call it a tire gauge. manometer
Types of manometer?
the most common type of manometer are u-tube type,inclined and the cistern type of manometer
How do you build a manometer?
http://www.komar.org/faq/manometer/
How do you set up manometer?
by setting up a manometer
Mercury used as a manometer fluid what happen when the manometer tube is inverted?
When mercury is used a manometer fluid and the manometer tube is inverted it will measure the small pressure difference in liquids. This is a tool used by scientists.
What is the difference between a manometer and a pitot?
A manometer measures Vacume
Advantage using water in a manometer?
The manometer becomes much more sensitive ( 13.59 times more sensitive than a mercury manometer)
Uses of you-tube manometer?
uses of u-tube manometer?
What is an electrical manometer?
Electrical manometer is an electronic manometer use to record pressures between two points. It is commonly used in recording pressure in bridges.
What is the Procedure of well type manometer?
A manometer is used to measure pressure. A well-type manometer measures a singular height of pressure and is normally highly accurate.
What kind of water used in manometer?
Any clean water can be used in a manometer.
How do you use YouTube manometer?
I think you're looking for U-Tube Manometer
What is a manometer on a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan?
A 2005 Dodge Caravan does not have a manometer.
What is micro manometer pressure?
A manometer is a pressure gauge. A micro manometer is either a really small pressure gauge, or a pressure gauge used to measure really small pressure difference.
What unit of measurement does a manometer use?
A manometer measures pressure. The units depend on the type of manometer and how it's calibrated. Units include psi, barr, Torr, atm, pascals, and kilopascals.
Is manometer used to measure the pressure of liquid?
yes,manometer is an instrument . It is used to measure pressure of liquid.
What are the advantages of U tube manometer than a piezometer?
what are the advantages of a u-tube manometer than a piezometer
Difference between pressure gauge and manometer?
A manometer is a pressure gauge, "Manometer" reads extremely low pressures that are very close to atmospheric pressures, "pressure gauges" read much larger pressures.
What is the difference between a barometer and manometer?
A barometer is a type of manometer hye,pls give answer with difference. Manometer is an instrumental device designed to measure pressure of fluids. Barometer is a type of manometer that specifically measures the pressure of atmosphere. Medically, I think the word Baroreceptor in the human brain is a misnomer. It measures the pressure of blood and should have been named Manoreceptor just as the right atrium is called as pulmonary circulation manometer.
How do you use the word manometer in a sentence?
The pressure of the gas within the test chamber is measured by an external manometer. In tests of submarine designs, pressure readings on a manometer are compared with those of the stress gauges on the hull plates.
What is application of hydrostatics to manometer?
Hydrostatics is a study of liquids and gasses. A manometer is used to measure the pressure of a gas or liquid.
Why a manometer is attached with the laminar air flow unit?
manometer is important because it shows the working condition of HEPA filters
What is compound manometer?
Compound Manometer is an 'U' Tube manometer having 'T' joints at appropriate equal elevation in the columns of U tube manometer where the impulse lines are to be connected to measure Differential Pressure. T joint allows the use Two liquids simultaneously in the manometer. i.e. the liquid who's differential pressure is to be measured being lighter it will gauge at the top and a heavier liquid which does not dissolve with the lighter fluid will… Read More
How do you solve a manometer problem?
A well-type manometer is to be used to measure differential pressure in a water flow system. The manometer uses a special bromide liquid of specific gravity of 2.95.The well and tube are of 75 mm and 5 mm diameter respectively. The scale placed along the tube has no correction factor for the area ratio of the manometer. Calculate the value of this factor which must be multiplied by the manometer reading in mm to find… Read More
What is a safe reading on a manometer that is used for Radon detection?
I don't know the specific answer but it won't be a manometer. That measures small gas pressures.
Collect the Differences between a barometer and manometer?
barometer is used to measuring atmospheric pressure. manometer is used to measuring the pressure of gases.
What is the change in a manometer with relation to a change in pressure of gas?
As the Pressure of the gas being measured increases the height of the fluid in the Manometer Tube increases. The reverse is also true. The graduations of the Manometer Tube gives you a reading of the Gas Pressure being measured.
What is an open arm manometer?
It is a type of manometer, an object used to measure the pressure of different things, and the open armed manometer allows for the atmospheric pressure in the tube of the manometer. So the sample gas pressure pushes on the mercury that is already being pushed on by the atmospheric pressure. Then you add the atmospheric pressure to the change in the mercury (in mm) and that gives you your pressure. It's like a tire… Read More
How does stethoscope relate with barometer and open tube manometer?
nothing in common stethoscope's purpose is to transmit sound barometer an manometer measure atmospheric pressure
What does a double tube manometer measure?
A double tube manometer measure pressure. Manometers use liquid in a column and balance it against the pressure that they are measuring.
What is measured using a water column manometer?
A water column manometer measures pressure, such as the pressure output from a cpap unit used for sleep apnea.
Inverted U-tube differential manometers?
Inverted U-tube manometer is used for measuring pressure differences in liquids. The space above the liquid in the manometer is filled with air which can be admitted or expelled through the tap on the top, in order to adjust the level of the liquid in the manometer.
Where use manometer?
To determine Pressure
Why use a manometer?
because you want to
Is manometer a weather instrument?
A Manometer is a device which is used to measure atmospheric pressure. In it's simplest form it consists of a U-shaped glass tube filled with a liquid. This is often mercury due to its high density. A Manometer can be used as a weather instrument as a barometer in the case where one end of the U shaped tube is closed and has gaseous pressure (as in a vacuum). The Manometer will illustrate atmospheric pressure… Read More
What is the use of a manometer?
A manometer measures pressures very close to atmospheric. They are used in automotive repair for detecting problems in fuel vapor containment systems(EVAP).
What is the definition of U-tube manometer?
The U-tube manometer is a simple instrument used to measure differences of pressure. Search the link below for details.
Who invented a manometer?
What instrument measures the pressure in an enclosed container of gas?
A manometer is an instrument that can be used to measure the pressure in an enclosed container that is filled with gas. The manometer is sometimes called a pressure gauge.
What is the instrument used to determine air pressure is called?
manometer Atmospheric air pressure is measured with a barometer. A manometer is a pressure guage used to to measure comparative pressures of any gases.
Inclined-tube manometer why are they used to measure low pressure?
the fluid level in manometer will rise through an inclined line rather than vertical line. So when ever there is slight variation in pressure the manometer (inclined) will be able read it. The pressure drop is given by P=h*density*g*sin(angle).
What unit is used to measure the isobars?
Barometer or Manometer
Why is DBP used in an manometer?
because it is better observable
Why an inverted YouTube manometer more sensitive than upright manometer?
Inverted U-tube manometer is used for measuring pressure differences in liquids. The space above the liquid in the manometer is filled with air which can be admitted or expelled through the tap on the top, in order to adjust the level of the liquid in the manometer. Equating the pressure at the level XX'(pressure at the same level in a continuous body of static fluid is equal), For the left hand side: Px = P1… Read More
Where is the jimmy 2000 airbag light?
At the dash board manometer.
Why is alcohol used in manometer?
because it has low vapour pressure.
How do you calculate static pressure of AHU?
by u tube manometer
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ValuEngine downgraded shares of Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM) from a strong-buy rating to a buy rating in a report issued on Friday, ValuEngine reports.
Several other brokerages have also issued reports on VNOM. BidaskClub raised shares of Viper Energy Partners from a hold rating to a buy rating in a report on Thursday, February 14th. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Viper Energy Partners from a sell rating to a hold rating in a report on Tuesday, March 12th. Northland Securities reaffirmed a buy rating and issued a $38.00 price objective on shares of Viper Energy Partners in a research report on Wednesday. Raymond James set a $50.00 price objective on shares of Viper Energy Partners and gave the company a buy rating in a research report on Friday, March 1st. Finally, Imperial Capital reaffirmed an outperform rating and issued a $37.00 price objective (up from $35.00) on shares of Viper Energy Partners in a research report on Friday, March 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, fourteen have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. The stock currently has a consensus rating of Buy and a consensus price target of $42.08.
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Shares of VNOM stock traded up $0.10 on Friday, hitting $31.89. The stock had a trading volume of 502,767 shares, compared to its average volume of 588,469. Viper Energy Partners has a twelve month low of $22.76 and a twelve month high of $44.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.53 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a quick ratio of 10.84, a current ratio of 10.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.
Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 30th. The oil and gas producer reported ($0.01) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.04 by ($0.05). Viper Energy Partners had a net margin of 46.62% and a return on equity of 2.56%. The firm had revenue of $61.59 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $68.04 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.38 EPS. Research analysts expect that Viper Energy Partners will post 0.7 earnings per share for the current year.
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, May 20th. Investors of record on Monday, May 13th will be given a $0.38 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 10th. This represents a $1.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.77%. Viper Energy Partners’s dividend payout ratio is currently 188.89%.
In related news, President Hof Matthew Kaes Van’t sold 2,300 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.51, for a total value of $77,073.00. Following the sale, the president now directly owns 44,624 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,495,350.24. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.30% of the company’s stock.
Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Man Group plc bought a new stake in Viper Energy Partners during the 3rd quarter worth about $583,000. CI Investments Inc. bought a new stake in Viper Energy Partners during the 4th quarter worth about $37,850,000. Spirit of America Management Corp NY lifted its position in Viper Energy Partners by 6.8% during the 1st quarter. Spirit of America Management Corp NY now owns 409,746 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $13,587,000 after buying an additional 26,157 shares in the last quarter. Dividend Assets Capital LLC lifted its position in Viper Energy Partners by 2.1% during the 4th quarter. Dividend Assets Capital LLC now owns 226,466 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $5,897,000 after buying an additional 4,652 shares in the last quarter. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its position in Viper Energy Partners by 18.7% during the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 1,064,741 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $44,825,000 after buying an additional 167,826 shares in the last quarter. 32.26% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
About Viper Energy Partners
Viper Energy Partners LP owns, acquires, and exploits oil and natural gas properties in North America. As of December 31, 2018, it had mineral interests in 14,841 net royalty acres in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale with estimated proved oil and natural gas reserves of 63,136 thousand barrels of crude oil equivalent.
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Gujarat introduces death penalty for toxic alcohol
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Image caption Illicit liquor has killed many people in Gujarat over the years
The illegal manufacture and sale of toxic alcohol in the western Indian state of Gujarat will now be punishable by death.
The governor of the state, Kamala Beniwal, has given her assent to the new law after keeping it on hold for more than two years.
Gujarat has witnessed many incidents of people dying after consuming poison alcohol.
The government says the law will deter those involved in the illegal trade.
Gujarat is the only state in India where alcohol is totally prohibited by law.
The state legislative assembly passed the new stringent bill after scores of people died in one incident in 2009. But the governor refused to sign it into law.
Correspondents say she wanted the provision of the death penalty to be dropped from the bill, but the state government did not agree.
It was then referred to the central government for "legal opinion", and the governor gave her approval only after getting the nod from Delhi.
The law will also allow the authorities to impound and auction vehicles used for transporting contraband.
Poor victims
Illegal alcohol - commonly called desi daroo or country-made liquor in Gujarat - is usually sold in 200ml plastic pouches for 10 rupees (20 cents) each. The majority of the consumers are poor, daily wage workers.
The pouches are transported into the state's main city, Ahmedabad, by couriers on motorcycles and scooters. Sometimes they slip into the state capital carrying jerry cans containing the alcohol.
The alcohol is then sold from shantytown shacks which dot the city.
Local residents and journalists allege that the police are on the take and collect "protection money" from the dealers.
Gujarat's toxic liquor is usually spiked with methyl alcohol and industrial spirits which can lead to fits, vomiting and death.
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Translation Tuesday: Excerpt from The Bird God by Susanne Röckel
May 7, 2019 | in Translations | by Paul Cohen
Cowering in the gloom, I was overcome with exhaustion as the bird dove without haste from the precipice.
In the prologue to Susanne Röckel’s uncanny novel The Bird God, we are transported to a remote, unnamed corner of Europe, sometime during the twentieth century. The vagueness of the setting is entirely intentional and adds to the unworldly character of the story. This opening passage reads like an ornithological expedition to the back of beyond. Indeed, the text is presented as the unpublished account of an inveterate birdwatcher, Konrad Weyde, whose unbridled ambitions and inner demons eventually prove to be his undoing.
. . . It was, as I soon realized, that fabled region about which I’d read so much by the greats of my field. While the battered old locomotive was towed off to a depot, I was approached by several local taxi drivers sporting mustaches and muddy rubber boots who offered to drive me over the winding and pothole-ridden mountain road to the next railway station, but after glancing at the sky, which promised to be unusually bright and clear, I decided to remain right where I was and seek accommodation in the village of Z.—an irregular assemblage of leaning structures perched high among the cragged rocks, like the nesting site of a peregrine falcon.
The path that had been pointed out to me wound its way gently upwards through meadows, groves, and fields. At first glance, the landscape appeared picturesque, but as I trudged with my heavy bags I realized that my gaze had been clouded by the memory of the books that I’d read. Pechstein and von Boettiger had rhapsodized over the diverse views of the cultivated fields, green hills, gushing springs, and charming woodlands, with the stunning silhouette of the rocky peaks rising in the distance. Droste had—I particularly recall this passage from his Wanderings of an Inveterate Birdwatcher—described how the melodious singing of industrious peasant women had blended with the devout exultation of the larks. READ MORE…
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Battle for 5G networks pushes Nokia to loss, shares slump
Wireless equipment maker Nokia Oyj reported an unexpected quarterly loss as it took an early hit in the battle to supply the next generation of mobile networks.
The results make it harder for Nokia to meet its 2019 profit targets and the Finnish vendor said it was now under "'significant pressure on execution in the second half.'' Its shares fell as much as 11%, their steepest intraday drop since October 2017.
The loss contrasts with a strengthening performance by its Swedish rival Ericsson. While both companies need to clinch customers for their fifth-generation network gear at low prices in the hope they can sell more to them later, Ericsson still published stronger than expected results last week.
Nokia and Ericsson are also trying to capitalise on the woes of their Chinese rival Huawei, which faces headwinds in several countries over concern that its equipment may be used for state espionage. Britain is expected to become the latest Western country to announce measures that could make it tougher for Huawei to do business.
Nokia looks to Africa for 2019's fastest mobile development
The benefits for its two rivals could take years to emerge, however, as all three jostle for vital early contracts on 5G that will help them to lock in longer-term revenue.
"The first quarter was really weak, but still it's the same story that at the end of the year it will take off at a steeper slope, driven by 5G deliveries," said Mikael Rautanen, an analyst at Inderes. "This is testing for nerves."
Nokia plunges as outlook points to `bumpier' path to 5G
Some sales of 5G software that Nokia hoped to secure failed to materialise during the quarter. Suri called it "a bit of a perfect storm" that should subside in coming quarters.
Nokia reported an adjusted operating loss of €59m, compared to an average profit estimate of €282.7 million in a Bloomberg survey. It repeated its forecast for earnings per share of between €25 and €29 cents this year and slightly positive recurring free cash flow.
It said it was unable to recognise approximately €200m of net sales related to 5G deliveries in the first quarter, mainly in North America, "which we expect to recognise in full before the end of 2019."
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will play negative role in Mani Ratnam’s film
by WebAdmin May 16 2019, 16:55 IST 131
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan holds a different identity in Bollywood for her acting and beauty. By the way, you have seen Aishwarya Rai differently in the lead role in films, but they have been seen less as Villain. But now news is that Aishwarya Rai has agreed to play villain in Lead Roll. According to the news, Aishwarya Rai will be seen in Negative character in director Maniratnam’s upcoming film.
Let us tell you that for the last several days, it was news that South Director Mani Ratnam wants to make a film about Aishwarya Rai. The title of the movie ‘Ponnini Selvam’ which has been finalized. If news is to be believed, Aishwarya has read the script of this film and has been ready to do the film. The first news was that Aishwarya will be seen in Lead Roll, but now news is that Ash will play a villain in this movie. Aishwarya has shown the flag for work and role in the film. According to Mid-Day’s report, Aishwarya will be working under Rani Bachchan and Mani Ratnam with the film ‘Ponini Selvam’. Aishwarya’s character will be negative in the film. This film will be a period drama based on the 10th Century. ‘
Well tell you, this will not happen for the first time when Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will appear in a negative role in a film. Earlier, the actress has seen the release of Khaki in 2005 and Negative role in Dhoom 2 in 2006. Know that there is a good bonding between Aishwarya and Mani Ratnam. Aishwarya had her acting debut from Mani’s film, Irvar. Hopefully this time too both of them will show a big bang.
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Bahrain is an island country in the Arabic Gulf. The history of Bahrain dates back to ancient history. Bahrain was the central location of the ancient Dilmun civilization. Bahrain's strategic location in the Arabic Gulf has brought rule and influence from mostly the, Sumerians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Portuguese, the Arabs, and the British.
Bahrain was the central site of the ancient Dilmun civilization. Dilmun appears first in Sumerian cuneiform clay tablets dated to the end of fourth millennium BC, found in the temple of goddess Inanna, in the city of Uruk. The adjective Dilmun is used to describe a type of axe and one specific official; in addition there are lists of rations of wool issued to people connected with Dilmun.
Dilmun was mentioned in two letters dated to the reign of Burna-Buriash II (c. 1370 BC) recovered from Nippur, during the Kassite dynasty of Babylon. These letters were from a provincial official, Ili-ippašra, in Dilmun to his friend Enlil-kidinni in Mesopotamia. The names referred to are Akkadian. These letters and other documents, hint at an administrative relationship between Dilmun and Babylon at that time. Following the collapse of the Kassite dynasty, Mesopotamian documents make no mention of Dilmun with the exception of Assyrian inscriptions dated to 1250 BC which proclaimed the Assyrian king to be king of Dilmun and Meluhha. Assyrian inscriptions recorded tribute from Dilmun. There are other Assyrian inscriptions during the first millennium BC indicating Assyrian sovereignty over Dilmun.
Dilmun was also later on controlled by the Kassite dynasty in Mesopotamia.
One of the early sites discovered in Bahrain indicate that Sennacherib, king of Assyria (707–681 BC), attacked northeast Persian Gulf and captured Bahrain. The most recent reference to Dilmun came during the Neo-Babylonian dynasty. Neo-Babylonian administrative records, dated 567 BC, stated that Dilmun was controlled by the king of Babylon. The name of Dilmun fell from use after the collapse of Neo-Babylon in 538 BC.
There is both literary and archaeological evidence of extensive trade between Ancient Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley civilization (probably correctly identified with the land called Meluhha in Akkadian). Impressions of clay seals from the Indus Valley city of Harappa were evidently used to seal bundles of merchandise, as clay seal impressions with cord or sack marks on the reverse side testify. A number of these Indus Valley seals have turned up at Ur and other Mesopotamian sites.
The "Persian Gulf" types of circular, stamped (rather than rolled) seals known from Dilmun, that appear at Lothal in Gujarat, India, and Failaka, as well as in Mesopotamia, are convincing corroboration of the long-distance sea trade. What the commerce consisted of is less known: timber and precious woods, ivory, lapis lazuli, gold, and luxury goods such as carnelian and glazed stone beads, pearls from the Persian Gulf, shell and bone inlays, were among the goods sent to Mesopotamia in exchange for silver, tin, woolen textiles, olive oil and grains. Copper ingots from Oman and bitumen which occurred naturally in Mesopotamia may have been exchanged for cotton textiles and domestic fowl, major products of the Indus region that are not native to Mesopotamia. Instances of all of these trade goods have been found. The importance of this trade is shown by the fact that the weights and measures used at Dilmun were in fact identical to those used by the Indus, and were not those used in Southern Mesopotamia.
"the ships of Dilmun, from the foreign land, brought him wood as a tribute".
Mesopotamian trade documents, lists of goods, and official inscriptions mentioning Meluhha supplement Harappan seals and archaeological finds. Literary references to Meluhhan trade date from the Akkadian, the Third Dynasty of Ur, and Isin-Larsa Periods (c. 2350–1800 BC), but the trade probably started in the Early Dynastic Period (c. 2600 BC). Some Meluhhan vessels may have sailed directly to Mesopotamian ports, but by the Isin-Larsa Period, Dilmun monopolized the trade. The Bahrain National Museum assesses that its "Golden Age" lasted ca. 2200-1600 BC. Discoveries of ruins under the Persian Gulf maybe of Dilmun.
In the Mesopotamian epic poem Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh had to pass through Mount Mashu to reach Dilmun, Mount Mashu is usually identified with the whole of the parallel Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon ranges, with the narrow gap between these mountains constituting the tunnel.
Dilmun, sometimes described as "the place where the sun rises" and "the Land of the Living", is the scene of some versions of the Sumerian creation myth, and the place where the deified Sumerian hero of the flood, Utnapishtim (Ziusudra), was taken by the gods to live forever. Thorkild Jacobsen's translation of the Eridu Genesis calls it "Mount Dilmun" which he locates as a "faraway, half-mythical place".
Dilmun is also described in the epic story of Enki and Ninhursag as the site at which the Creation occurred. The promise of Enki to Ninhursag, the Earth Mother:
For Dilmun, the land of my lady's heart, I will create long waterways, rivers and canals, whereby water will flow to quench the thirst of all beings and bring abundance to all that lives.
Ninlil, the Sumerian goddess of air and south wind had her home in Dilmun. It is also featured in the Epic of Gilgamesh.
However, in the early epic "Enmerkar and the Lord of Aratta", the main events, which center on Enmerkar's construction of the ziggurats in Uruk and Eridu, are described as taking place in a world "before Dilmun had yet been settled".
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Editing Horizon:Volume 2B Chapter 40 (section)
==Chapter 40: Standing Alone on the Parting Paths== [[Image:Horizon2B_0251.png|thumb]] ''What further forces one ''To accept and go along with the parting? '''Point Allocation (Common Sense) …''Double Bloody Mary? For a moment, Tenzou simply could not understand what the girl resembling Scarred had said. His mind filled with confusion, but a voice removed that confusion. “Master Tenzou.” Scarred stepped forward from his right. Her expression changed as she stood between him and the other version of herself who claimed to be her sister. She smiled with the ends of her eyebrows lowered, but she faced straight forward without lowering her head. “Master Tenzou.” When she called his name again, he looked her in the eye and gradually understood it all. …''Double Bloody Mary. He recalled and went over what that would mean. The girl before him had cared for a graveyard of three hundred swords and many scars remained on her face and body. “So that was all because you were Mary.” “Judge. I am the sinner who killed three hundred while trying to turn England back to Catholicism.” He nodded with the ends of her eyebrows still lowered, but she did not stop there. “In the Tower of London, I asked when Mary could have been born seeing as Queen Catherine was too weak to give birth, remember?” The answer stood before him. The two similar girls indicated the truth. “When Anne Boleyn gave birth to the Fairy Queen, she had twins.” Tenzou listened to Mary’s explanation that was similar to a confession. “We are twin sisters, but I took the name of Mary because I did not possess even half the power of the Fairy Queen. At the time, Queen Catherine had already passed away without having any children, but Queen Anne Boleyn needed to demonstrate her intent to obey the history recreation because our birth was a deviation from that recreation.” “So she was executed?” “Judge.” Scarred who was actually Mary nodded. “My birth meant the loss of two mothers.” “I-if you were twins, you could say the same about the Fairy Queen!” “Is that any reason to turn those sins toward the one who has great power and is leading England into the future? Given the proper order, I should have been born first and none of this would have happened had that been the case. All the problems stem from me not being born and then from me actually being born later.” “…” Tenzou was dumbfounded. “If at all possible…” The ends of her eyebrows were still lowered and she forced her smile to remain. “…I didn’t want you to know.” Tears spilled from her eyes. She lowered her head, tensed her shoulders, and wiped her face, but Tenzou could not say anything. He did not know what to say. Excuses for that came to his mind, but she cleared her throat as he hesitated. “Master Tenzou.” Once she looked back up, her usual smile had returned. The tears were in the way, but a shake of her head caused them to fall. When she opened her lips and spoke, her voice contained a faint tremble. “Shall we play our game?” A game. As she spoke that word, she took a step forward. He wondered what she would do and realized she was close enough to embrace him. “…” She narrowed her eyes, raised her chin as if stretching her back, and extended her neck. …''This is the pose from a kiss scene. She raised her chin once and then twice, but he did nothing despite knowing what she intended. …''Ehhhhhhh!? He finally recalled that their game was for her to see his face. If they were to make physical contact here, he would be forced to physically remove the scarf from his face, but that would mean his loss. …''I will gladly lose!'' simultaneously declared both his left and right brain. However… “…” Something bothered him, so he asked a question without thinking. “Mary-sama. Will Scarred-dono remain with you?” He was asking if the person who protected the fourth level would remain. Mary’s eyes opened in surprise at Tenzou’s question. Her teary eyes looked directly at him and bent as a smile covered her face. “Judge!” Once the festival came to an end, Mary would be executed. He had asked if that execution meant her death and she had given him a clear answer. “Do not worry. I will not disappear. Do you remember what I said before? Mary will be saved in the end.” “Is that so?” As he breathed a sigh of relief, Mary smiled bitterly and lightly struck his chest. “I guess this means I lose.” Declaring her loss brought the kiss scene to its end. …''But can I really let it end like this? Mary was the sister of Elizabeth, who was chancellor and student council president of England. Continuing to interact with such a person would aid the Far East, but doing so more than necessary and influencing each other could ultimately hinder the history recreation. She seemed to understand that as well because she clasped her hands near her waist and lowered her head. “Judge. I will now be entering the Tower of London to prepare for the history recreation. Tres España’s diplomats have arrived and the conditions for the armada battle cannot be met without me. However, the Musashi will leave England once the history recreation is complete, won’t it?” ''She just rejected me,'' he thought blankly as he lowered his head as well. …''It would sound weird to wish her a good execution. But he could not think of anything else to say. “Judge. Goodbye.” “Judge. Until we meet again.” They gave their minimal parting words and both gave a sigh, but he felt this was the right thing to do. If he did not let his temporary emotions influence him, he would not cause any trouble between England and the Far East. And the next time the Musashi came to England, she would have been removed from the bonds of the history recreation. Once that happened, she would be free after retiring from her inherited name. …''If we meet again next year… If all went well, he hoped to meet the true Scarred in that fourth level village once more. “Scarred-dono?” He felt he was being thoughtless and stupid, but he asked anyway. “I-is there a kind of guy…you especially like?” For a moment, the look on her face was one of surprise, but it soon changed to a bitter smile. “I can’t exactly tell you that.” But… “But if I did meet someone like that, I would want to be someone who leaves a lifelong scar on him.” ''I see,'' he thought as his shoulders drooped. ''We really have cut all bonds now. “Goodbye.” She took in a breath and turned her back to him. He stepped back to show he was letting her leave and he watched her slender back. She left while putting on the cloak she had brought with her and hiding her face. She walked away and, unlike before, he felt no need to pursue her. It was only then that he truly felt she was on her way to fulfill her duty. She had shown him her casual clothes, her smile, and a truth about the Princess Disappearances. …''Was that all as thanks for maintaining the graveyard, creating the hot spring, and helping in the fields? He watched her leave and saw Elizabeth waiting for her. The queen’s arms were folded and Mary’s path would pass right by her, but then sudden voices came from the stairs to Oxford. The gathered crowd cheered and they opened a path to the stairway. Tenzou looked over and saw three forms walking down from Oxford. One was the large form of Vice President William Cecil, one was the slender form of Vice Chancellor Robert Dudley, and the last was Ben Jonson, the secretary and athlete poet. The people cleared a path for the three officers and only then realized Elizabeth was already on the path. Their exclamations of surprise quickly grew to joy. “The queen!” “Testament. I have come out in the common attire today. This is not bad for a change.” She received a multitude of voices saying “testament”, but their voices gradually lost enthusiasm as Mary approached the queen and kept her face hidden by her cloak’s hood. Suddenly, new figures appeared from between the people on either side of the path. “The Trumps.” Voices of admiration and awe left the crowd as those six people appeared. Drake, the bloody Hard Wolf. Hawkins of the Trident, who maintained his form despite being wrapped in injury-healing bandages. Grace, the sighing dryad. Walsingham, who dried her wet hair by brushing it with her floating hands. Nicholas, who easily swung around his giant hammer. Lord Chancellor Hatton, the Living Bones with will-o’-the-wisps floating around him. They met up with the three who had walked down the stairs and formed an arcing line behind the queen. This hid the queen from the public’s view and also hid Mary. Tenzou heard a sudden voice as he alone faced them from a distance. “Master Tenzou.” Mary looked over her shoulder at a point twenty meters from him and ten meters from Elizabeth. Her bangs hid her expression, so her scar was all he could see clearly. “This was fun. I was saved even further by learning I could have so much fun, so I truly am fortunate.” Tenzou just about replied with “judge”, but he noticed an indescribable danger in her words. …''What is this? He was not sure why, but he felt he should not let her go here. In that moment, a girl’s voice shouted down from far above. “Don’t let…her go!!” It was Suzu. Tenzou heard his classmate’s voice which did not attempt to hide her desperation. “She isn’t…isn’t being…saved!! Th-this…is the same! The…same!!” What was it the same as? “Horizon!!” Adele nodded in agreement with Suzu from the top floor of the half-destroyed northwestern tower. She was working to protect Suzu who yelled down from the wall that had broken down to the floor. …''This facility shouldn’t be here!! She was currently investigating the data acquired from Suzu’s Noise Neighbor which was connected to the mobile shell. The top floor of the northwestern tower contained Ex. Caliburn. The crust the sword was stabbed into had been transplanted into the tower. From there, it was directly connected to England’s ley lines and it could fire the giant light sword that protected the nation. However, Noise Neighbor’s inspection of the firing point’s internal structure said something else. “The appearance is different, but it’s been modified to have almost the exact same effect as the Andamio de la Ejecución we saw at Mikawa!!” Adele could see the English Andamio de la Ejecución before her. The sounds Suzu had heard coming from England had likely been this modification. The sounds reverberating through the ley lines had been caught by the ether detectors in Noise Neighbor’s sensors. The Andamio de la Ejecución was covered with white and gold decorations. Overall, it looked like a cake five meters across. Ex. Caliburn grew from the stone crust and ripples created with various decorations surrounded it. …''This one is likely based on permeation rather than time. Tres España had built a barrier and the person inside was broken down into ether, but this would emit that dissolving power from the floor and eliminate anyone on that floor. It did not use barriers because they knew the victim could not run. The lack of walls had kept it small and allowed even England to build it. …''Of course, it still uses Tres Españan techniques, so they had to have either stolen them or been given them. The piece of rock forming Excalibur’s pedestal had a single sentence engraved into it. “Mary’s proud spirit will forever be with England.” That could only mean one thing. Adele nodded toward Futayo who readied to fight the warriors climbing the stairs and Futayo returned the node and spoke. “Say what you know. As vice chancellor, I give you authority to speak.” “Judge,” replied Adele before taking a breath and shouting. “1st special duty officer!!” She could not see her classmate from here, but Suzu had told her what she had heard. …''The 1st special duty officer is with Queen Mary who was going by the name of Scarred! Adele did not know why he was there, but she knew what she had to tell him. …''He was close to Scarred this entire time! As a vassal on the outskirts of chivalry, she was thoughtful enough to realize what that meant. “1st special duty officer! She will be executed! She will be broken down into ether by the Andamio de la Ejecución and used to strengthen Ex. Caliburn!” From the modifications made to the crust, the ether pathways, and the ether accumulation, that much was clear. “She’s lying about being saved! She’s talking about the salvation of death! Queen Mary is of the ether-like fairy race! She intends to return her power to England’s ley lines in order to eternally become one with England and protect it!” Adele took in a breath before finishing. “That is the salvation she wants!!” ''You’re kidding,'' thought Tenzou. If she considered death to be her salvation and an Andamio de la Ejecución had been prepared… …''How long has she been prepared for this!? Had she decided long before she met him? The most likely timing was when she had been unable to pull out Excalibur. He recalled how she had maintained that graveyard and helped out the people of that village. …''Was all that a brief diversion as she was preparing for death!? Everything that happened on this day and before was the same. And if this was how it would all end… …''I thought I understood you, but was I no help at all!? As he questioned himself, he came to a realization. “…” He took a step forward. Tenzou was shocked to realize what he had done. …''This isn’t good. He was a ninja. A ninja was to remain hidden and obey his ruler from the shadows. He had already decided not to do anything that would work against the Far East. “…!” But he stopped questioning himself once he took a second, third, and fourth step. He moved forward. For what, he did not know. How could he tell her to stop in this situation? He did not know the answer, but he tried to call out to her as her shadow stretched out toward him. “…!!” He was unsure whether to call her Mary or Scarred. A moment later, he realized that her shadow was stretching toward him despite her being to his north. …''A ninja technique!? The shadow instantly took form and rose from the ground. It became a man resting the giant hilt of a sword on his right shoulder. He stood quickly but the hilt could not have been light. His armband indicated he was a member of Trumps and he was likely trained in swordfighting and ninja techniques. Hiding in shadows was a major type of stealth technique. It could be seen as a reverse usage of Zeno’s paradox as it created a large space in which to hide by continually subdividing an incredibly thin space. It was an actual spell that could be used with Blessings, so it was quite powerful. …''If he can become a shadow so splendidly, I can’t let my guard down! Tenzou’s course would collide with the man, so he gathered strength in his waist and used a technique from seven meters away. Ninja techniques used a variety of standard techniques primarily based in martial arts, so anyone could accomplish them with training. The basic principle was to require no outside materials and to be usable even in extreme situations such as being injured. Tenzou was trained in many ninja techniques that had their foundation in martial arts and he used one of those now. “…!!” He accelerated his body toward his opponent’s left side and then circled around on the right side. He ran in the opposite direction than he appeared to be. The action itself was simple. He turned his entire body to the left and moved his hands and feet to the left. …''But I move my knees and elbows to the right. The technique forcibly twisted his forward motion, but his opponent would initially detect the direction of his body and the movement of his extremities. That made it difficult for his opponent to notice the change in his direction of movement. Simply put, it was an upgraded version of a feint that took advantage of an opponent’s attention. A moment later, the man rotated a normal-sized hilt in his hand. “Is that a gravity sword!?” The man flipped a switch on the hilt which changed the mode from “enemy” to “self” and he then pointed the hilt at himself. “…” The man stabbed the gravity sword into his own gut. A voice of surprise escaped Tenzou’s mouth. …''What is he doing? But an instant later, Tenzou saw the result of the action. The man split into two of himself. …''He distributed the gravity sword’s attraction and decomposition to split himself in two!? He had safely broken down his entire body below even the cellular level to create two less dense copies. The technique could be called a seppuku gravity clone, but keeping the nerves connected and the problems presented in the separation and recombination would require great skill. The two copies grazed through each other a bit as they spread to the left and right. Their locations covered both options from Tenzou’s feint and the wind was already whipping up as they wielded new gravity swords. “Kh!” Tenzou was up against two people now. He avoided having his feet swept out from under him, but that was all he managed. After their attack at his legs was avoided, the two men launched piercing attacks much like pointing fingers. And they hit. Mary turned back when she heard multiple footsteps and she saw the sight from within her hood. Tenzou’s running posture crumbled and his knees struck the ground. His right hand opened wide as if reaching for her. “…” But the partial mist of blood created by the gravity’s decomposition burst from his back near the shoulder blades. The color scattered through the air and the ninja collapsed face-first to the ground below it. He maintained his running posture, but his arms lost strength from the shoulder down and his entire body collapsed to the dirt to his right. She heard the sound of flesh striking earth. His clothes scraped across sand, his body curled up, and his legs swung through the air as if he were still trying to kick off the ground. He curled up to the side as if showing his back off to her. “Kah!” The sudden damage sent his body into shock and he began trembling. Mary gasped and nearly turned fully toward him, but she realized Walter stood next to the collapsed ninja with gravity sword in hand. Instead, she swallowed her gasp into her gut and took another breath. “Leave him there.” She looked at the few footprints he had made. …''I’m sorry. The injury piercing from the front to the back was the type he did not want. She could not respond to him, but she could protect him. “He has nothing to do with Double Bloody Mary, so he has nothing to do with you either. Isn’t that right, ‘Trident’ Walter?” That final name produced a nod from Walter. He returned the gravity sword to the external latch on his uniform, so Mary breathed a sigh of relief, gave a small bow, and turned her back once more. However, a new voice stopped her before she could begin walking again. “Hold it right there, Walter! No, Yamanaka! What do you think you’re doing!?” It was Milton. Tenzou watched everyone as his consciousness faded due to blood loss. Running up behind Milton were his classmates from Musashi. Many of them were injured, but most of them were there. When they noticed him collapsed on the ground, Asama spoke first. “O-oh, no! Tenzou-kun died without anyone noticing!” “No, look closer, Asama! He’s still twitching like a bug! He’s alive!” “Who?” …''Don’t jump to conclusions, don’t be so horrible, and was that Horizon-dono for that especially cruel last one!? Milton then spoke up as he flew along the road ahead of them. “Yamanakaaaa! Have you truly betrayed Lady Mary!? Are you sending the one who saved us to her death!?” Walter, who was being called Yamanaka, scratched his head with a troubled look. He silently turned toward Tenzou and then faced Mary. “Damn you!” shouted Milton. A moment later, a slow but firm voice was heard. It resembled Mary’s but had more strength behind it. “Milton, I have a position for you if you wish to join us.” The Fairy Queen’s voice contained a slight smile and she then turned to the Trumps lined up alongside her. “Honestly, none of you know how to bring back results. If you wish to hand your number over to that crow, just tell me.” “Don’t compliment me! The great man that is Milton will not take part in your plan to protect England by sacrificing a noble spirit!” “Ha ha. Don’t be like that. With the war against Tres España approaching, I simply prefer a crow to this lot who were rebuked by those Far Eastern amateurs. Oh, and that assessment is a national secret.” She was insulting her own subordinates, but she spoke with a tone of joy. Tenzou did not know what they had done, but he could guess it involved duels with Musashi. The queen had likely found joy in her subordinates’ desire to protect England more than in their actual results. …''Duels. If Scarred had realized that was going on… …''That must be why she challenged me to a game. At that point, she had already viewed herself as on the queen’s side, so had he understood anything about her? The queen who had known everything spoke to his approaching classmates. “This festival entertainment is over.” The queen stood in front of Mary. “So let us begin the true festival. Tonight, we will hold a party in Oxford and there we will determine England and the Far East’s stances toward each other.” After her next statement, Tenzou’s mind fully fell into darkness. “The world’s entertainment and England’s entertainment have come to an end. And it is all thanks to the apocalypse.” “This festival entertainment will be over soon, won’t it?” Heidi spoke to Howard across the document-covered table on the terrace. ''Is everyone okay?'' she wondered with a feeling similar to impatience in her heart. “I look forward to seeing how exciting tonight’s party will be.” “As do I,” agreed Howard. She then noticed Shirojiro’s behavior next to her. He maintained his negotiating posture. …''Shiro-kun? She turned toward him, but he spoke without returning her look. “Lord Howard, this piece of ‘entertainment’ has allowed England to tell the Testament Union you took actions to secure the Musashi. On the other hand, Musashi eliminated England’s representatives and demonstrated we have the same level of individual strength as you. These duels were valuable to both of us and we can now negotiate from a position that leaves no room for influence from the Testament Union. After all, now that we have sent our representatives against each other, they cannot force us into war.” However… “Lord Howard, that is a problem for England, is it not?” ''Eh?'' thought Heidi. She tilted her head, looked to Shirojiro, and asked a question. “What do you mean? We’ve shown we’re equal and England has an excuse for the Testament Union, right?” “Equal is a problem, Heidi. Equal means the Musashi can leave England whenever it wants and possessing military might on par with England’s special duty officers means Musashi will enter the world with the same status as England. The Testament Union will never allow that.” In which case… “The meeting tonight will not be on friendly terms. England will try to suppress us. But what reason and method will England use to suppress someone with supposedly equal strength, Lord Howard?” Realizing what he meant, Heidi turned toward the English treasurer in surprise. Howard pushed his glasses up his nose, reached into his pocket, and pulled out a paper he had prepared before arriving here. “Testament. This bans the Musashi from leaving port and temporarily ceases all trade.” Howard placed the already approved document in the center of the table. “Now that it has proved its military might is on equal footing with England, Musashi is a threat to other nations. As such, England will forbid the Musashi from leaving port and hold it here.” “…!?” Heidi quickly checked the Musashi’s fuel data via a sign frame. Based on the engine division and command division’s data, they could reach the nearby IZUMO headquarters under normal cruising. ''But,'' she thought just before Howard spoke. “The Musashi’s damage has yet to be fully repaired, so it cannot escape with gravitational cruising in the event of a surprise attack. Also, your reserves of fuel should be just barely too low to travel by stealth cruising. After all, you have yet to make any transactions involving fuel here.” “Was that on purpose?” “No, it was merely an issue of priorities. Ether fuel is an important resource for England as well, so we merely held off on that until last. It is but a happy coincidence that it also allows us to cease all trade and hold the Musashi here.” That final comment reminded Heidi of what Howard had said just before ending their discussion on the diplomatic ship. “You asked Musashi to use you as our exclusive contact for trade with England. Was that request so you would have the authority to issue and manage a notification such as this?” “Considering even the unlikely is the foundation of reliable trade,” said Howard as he stood. “You can attend the Peace of Westphalia under England’s protection. It is not a bad option if you ask me.” ''Don’t be ridiculous,'' thought Heidi with a frown. ''Then I can’t flirt with Shiro-kun while we travel around the world! We were supposed to have all sorts of fun in Hexagone Française next! Nwaaaah! My plans are ruined!! As anger filled Heidi’s mind, Shirojiro replied to Howard. “That would indeed be an excellent option for us.” “Eh? W-wait, Shiro-kun!” “Heidi, think about it. No matter what our horrible classmates did, we could blame it all on England.” “Oh, I get it! You’re so smart!!” “Ehhh!? Y-you’re fine with that!?” As Howard grew flustered, Heidi glared at him. “Just to be clear, we have several people who are troublesome on a national level. If you tried to resolve it with money, it would bankrupt at least three nations!” ''But,'' she thought. ''This really is a problem. She produced a number of documents on sign frames and showed them to Howard. “A fair amount of manufacturing is performed within the Musashi and other nations desire a lot of it. Most notably, the universal joint used to combine devices produced by the other nations’ companies is exclusively made on the Musashi. Will you be using England as a midpoint to continue that trade?” “Testament. By preventing the Musashi from leaving port, England will receive the benefit of being an intermediary both politically and in the trade between Musashi and other nations. On the other hand, the Testament Union and other nations will benefit from the stable history recreation brought about by the Musashi not spreading conflict throughout the Far East. Lastly, Musashi itself can rely on the other nations and the rules of the history recreation to reach the Peace of Westphalia with a minimum of trouble. After all, the other nations have no choice but to recreate the Peace of Westphalia. Is there a problem with any of this?” Howard went on to ask another question. “If I designate the two of you as my contact point with the Far East, you should be able to seize almost all the money entering the Musashi. That is not a bad deal for any of us, don’t you think?” Shirojiro did not reply, but Howard spoke as if to answer his own question. “England has a reason for holding the Musashi here. In many ways, the Far East’s Musashi is inexperienced as a nation, so we must protect and instruct you.” “Quite a selfish form of protection,” commented Heidi. Shirojiro raised his hand to keep her from continuing, looked Howard in the eye, and spoke. “So England is holding the Musashi here to protect it, stopping all trade, and asking us to obey you? If that is the issue at hand, it falls beyond the jurisdiction of treasurer. You would need to speak with Vice President Honda Masazumi. However, she is a formidable opponent. Try to sell her something and she will refuse simply because she ‘has no money’. Isn’t that right, Heidi?” “Judge. She won’t borrow money either because she ‘wouldn’t be able to pay it back’. That politician has no weak points for a merchant to exploit. I’m glad she’s on our side.” Heidi took a breath and thought about how troublesome everything had become. “It all comes down to the meeting this evening, doesn’t it?” <noinclude> {{HorizonNavbar | [[Horizon:Volume 2B Chapter 39|Chapter 39]] | [[Horizon:Volume 2B Chapter 41|Chapter 41]] }} </noinclude>
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Best odds, value bets and free tips for the 2015 Australian PGA
December 1, 2015 8:02 pm. by Staff Writer
Australian PGA Championship. December 3-6. Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast
THE richest of the three Australian golf majors, the Australian PGA Championship, takes place this week on the Gold Coast and it’s disappointing to see a depleted field with the likes of Jordan Spieth and Adam Scott playing in the Hero Challenge.
There are still some quality players lining up however, with American Brandt Snedeker headlining the field and topping the market with bookmakers. Fellow PGA Tour player David Lingmerth emerged hot on the scene this year and he looks to continue his good form in Australia this week.
Australian hopes John Senden, Brett Rumford and Rod Pampling will be looking for their first Australian major win this season and punters believe all three have a strong winning chance.
Australian PGA history and tournament winner market
The Australian PGA Championship is played over 72 holes at Royal Pines and it carries the biggest purse of all three Australian majors. It’s worth AUD $1.75 million and the winner receives the Kirkwood Cup – the oldest trophy in Australian professional golf.
This is only the third time Royal Pines will host the PGA after the Hyatt Regency Coolum hosted it for 11 years running. Some of Australia’s best golfers have won the Kirkwood Cup which includes Adam Scott [2013], Geoff Ogilvy [2008] and Greg Norman [1984/85].
2011 and 2014 winner Greg Chalmers is back to defend his title and punters are getting a very good price. Chalmers is currently over the odds at $46 on a course he knows well.
Australian PGA Championship selected market:
For a full market, head to Sportsbet.com.au*
Brandt Snedeker – $10
John Senden – $13
David Lingmerth – $17
Brett Rumford – $19
Cameron Smith – $21
Jason Scrivener – $26
Peter Uihlein – $29
Ryan Fox – $31
Nick Cullen – $31
Wade Ormsby – $34
Richard Green – $34
Rod Pampling – $36
Rhein Gibson – $36
Marcus Fraser – $36
Nathan Holman – $36
Aron Price – $41
Greg Chalmers – $46
Daniel Fox – $61
Ryan Ruffels – $67
Michael Sim – $67
Peter Senior – $81
Lincoln Tighe – $81
Ashley Hall – $101
Ben Eccles – $101
Mark Brown – $151
Jarrod Lyle – $151
Peter Lonard – $251
Craig Parry – $1001
Australian PGA Championship winning chances
There isn’t much winning form in this tournament, but Brandt Snedeker has nine professional wins to his name, including seven on the PGA Tour and that’s why he is the bookmaker favourite at $10 with CrownBet.com.au.
Snedeker has failed to win on the PGA Tour this year, but his performances in majors this year should give punters plenty of confidence. The 34-year-old finished T-8 in the 2015 US Open and T-12 in the PGA Championship.
That experience will suit him in Australia and he’s one of the best putters on tour, so making the clutch putts on the final day won’t be an issue.
John Senden is a former Australian major winner when he won the 2006 Australian Open over Geoff Ogilvy and it’s about time he won again. Senden won on the PGA Tour last year which was his first win since the Australian Open and he also finished T-8 in the US Masters.
Senden has long been a quality golfer and his recent form indicates a win won’t be far away. Another solid putter, Senden is about as steady as they come and he could take the championship at odds of $13.
On the third line of betting is David Lingmerth who hails from Sweden and after only turning professional in 2010, he has already won on the PGA Tour.
That win came in the Memorial Tournament – one of the PGA Tour’s biggest tournaments, and he was able to defeat Justin Rose in a playoff. He has the ability to start the tournament on fire and he looks a good first round leader bet at $26 with Sportsbet.com.au.
His best finish in a major is a T-12 in the PGA Championship, but he has limited experience and that shouldn’t count against him here. He looks a very strong winning chance at $17 and we’re expecting a solid first round effort, so that price will only drop as the tournament progresses.
Greg Chalmers is our value chance at $46. Last year’s winner is suited by the course and he is generally a player who plays well when he’s familiar with a course. Chalmers doesn’t have to be in hot form to be considered a winning chance and the bookmakers have let him get out to a very nice price.
If you’re looking for some long-shot value, take Chalmers at $46 with Sportsbet.com.au.
Top 5 place chances:
Brandt Snedeker – $3.10
Greg Chalmers – $9.00
John Senden – $3.10
David Lingmerth – $4.00
Rod Pampling – $7.00
Top 20 place chances:
The golfers listed below can finish anywhere inside the top 20 to cash. Odds are shorter due to the increased likelihood of the bet coming in, but this is where punters can get value for their long-shot golfers.
Aron Price – $2.75
Michael Sim – $3.25
James Nitties – $4.50
Matthew Griffin – $4.50
Ben Eccles – $5.50
Ashley Hall – $5.50
Gareth Paddison – $6.50
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Recounting Israel’s Journey
1 These are the stages of the people of Israel, when they went out of the land of Egypt by their companies under the leadership of Moses and Aaron.
2 Moses wrote down their starting places, stage by stage, by command of the Lord, and these are their stages according to their starting places.
3 They set out from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month. On the day after the Passover, the people of Israel went out triumphantly in the sight of all the Egyptians,
(Ex 12:2; Ex 12:37; Ex 13:4; Ex 14:8)
4 while the Egyptians were burying all their firstborn, whom the Lord had struck down among them. On their gods also the Lord executed judgments.
(Ex 12:12; Ex 12:29; Isa 19:1)
5 So the people of Israel set out from Rameses and camped at Succoth.
(Ex 12:37)
6 And they set out from Succoth and camped at Etham, which is on the edge of the wilderness.
7 And they set out from Etham and turned back to Pi-hahiroth, which is east of Baal-zephon, and they camped before Migdol.
(Ex 14:2; Ex 14:9)
8 And they set out from before Hahiroth1 and passed through the midst of the sea into the wilderness, and they went a three days’ journey in the wilderness of Etham and camped at Marah.
(Ex 14:22; Ex 15:22)
9 And they set out from Marah and came to Elim; at Elim there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there.
10 And they set out from Elim and camped by the Red Sea.
11 And they set out from the Red Sea and camped in the wilderness of Sin.
(Ex 16:1)
12 And they set out from the wilderness of Sin and camped at Dophkah.
13 And they set out from Dophkah and camped at Alush.
14 And they set out from Alush and camped at Rephidim, where there was no water for the people to drink.
15 And they set out from Rephidim and camped in the wilderness of Sinai.
16 And they set out from the wilderness of Sinai and camped at Kibroth-hattaavah.
17 And they set out from Kibroth-hattaavah and camped at Hazeroth.
(Nu 11:35; Nu 12:16)
18 And they set out from Hazeroth and camped at Rithmah.
19 And they set out from Rithmah and camped at Rimmon-perez.
20 And they set out from Rimmon-perez and camped at Libnah.
21 And they set out from Libnah and camped at Rissah.
22 And they set out from Rissah and camped at Kehelathah.
23 And they set out from Kehelathah and camped at Mount Shepher.
24 And they set out from Mount Shepher and camped at Haradah.
25 And they set out from Haradah and camped at Makheloth.
26 And they set out from Makheloth and camped at Tahath.
27 And they set out from Tahath and camped at Terah.
28 And they set out from Terah and camped at Mithkah.
29 And they set out from Mithkah and camped at Hashmonah.
30 And they set out from Hashmonah and camped at Moseroth.
31 And they set out from Moseroth and camped at Bene-jaakan.
(De 10:6)
32 And they set out from Bene-jaakan and camped at Hor-haggidgad.
33 And they set out from Hor-haggidgad and camped at Jotbathah.
34 And they set out from Jotbathah and camped at Abronah.
35 And they set out from Abronah and camped at Ezion-geber.
(De 2:8; 1Ki 9:26; 1Ki 22:48; 2Ch 8:17)
36 And they set out from Ezion-geber and camped in the wilderness of Zin (that is, Kadesh).
(Nu 20:1; Nu 27:14)
37 And they set out from Kadesh and camped at Mount Hor, on the edge of the land of Edom.
(Nu 20:1; Nu 20:14; Nu 20:22; Nu 20:23; Nu 21:4; Nu 34:7)
38 And Aaron the priest went up Mount Hor at the command of the Lord and died there, in the fortieth year after the people of Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, on the first day of the fifth month.
(Nu 20:25; De 10:6; De 32:50)
39 And Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor.
(Ex 7:7)
40 And the Canaanite, the king of Arad, who lived in the Negeb in the land of Canaan, heard of the coming of the people of Israel.
(Nu 21:1)
41 And they set out from Mount Hor and camped at Zalmonah.
42 And they set out from Zalmonah and camped at Punon.
43 And they set out from Punon and camped at Oboth.
44 And they set out from Oboth and camped at Iye-abarim, in the territory of Moab.
45 And they set out from Iyim and camped at Dibon-gad.
46 And they set out from Dibon-gad and camped at Almon-diblathaim.
47 And they set out from Almon-diblathaim and camped in the mountains of Abarim, before Nebo.
(De 32:49)
48 And they set out from the mountains of Abarim and camped in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho;
49 they camped by the Jordan from Beth-jeshimoth as far as Abel-shittim in the plains of Moab.
Drive Out the Inhabitants
50 And the Lord spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying,
51 “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When you pass over the Jordan into the land of Canaan,
(De 9:1; Jos 3:17)
52 then you shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you and destroy all their figured stones and destroy all their metal images and demolish all their high places.
(Ex 23:24; Ex 23:33; Ex 34:13; Le 26:1; Nu 32:21; De 7:2; De 7:5; De 12:3)
53 And you shall take possession of the land and settle in it, for I have given the land to you to possess it.
54 You shall inherit the land by lot according to your clans. To a large tribe you shall give a large inheritance, and to a small tribe you shall give a small inheritance. Wherever the lot falls for anyone, that shall be his. According to the tribes of your fathers you shall inherit.
(Nu 26:53; Nu 26:54; Nu 26:55; Nu 35:8)
55 But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you, then those of them whom you let remain shall be as barbs in your eyes and thorns in your sides, and they shall trouble you in the land where you dwell.
(Jos 23:13; Jud 2:3; Ps 106:34; Ps 106:36)
56 And I will do to you as I thought to do to them.”
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The Additions to Esther
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Song of the Three Young Men
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Hostility to the work
14.1 Ch 3.33 in Heb Now when Sanbal'lat heard that we were building the wall, he was angry and greatly enraged, and he ridiculed the Jews. 2And he said in the presence of his brethren and of the army of Samar'ia, “What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they restore things? Will they sacrifice? Will they finish up in a day? Will they revive the stones out of the heaps of rubbish, and burned ones at that?” 3Tobi'ah the Ammonite was by him, and he said, “Yes, what they are building — if a fox goes up on it he will break down their stone wall!” 4Hear, O our God, for we are despised; turn back their taunt upon their own heads, and give them up to be plundered in a land where they are captives. 5Do not cover their guilt, and let not their sin be blotted out from thy sight; for they have provoked thee to anger before the builders.
6So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to half its height. For the people had a mind to work.
74.7 Ch 4.1 in Heb But when Sanbal'lat and Tobi'ah and the Arabs and the Ammonites and the Ash'dodites heard that the repairing of the walls of Jerusalem was going forward and that the breaches were beginning to be closed, they were very angry; 8and they all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and to cause confusion in it. 9And we prayed to our God, and set a guard as a protection against them day and night.
Nehemiah's response
10But Judah said, “The strength of the burden-bearers is failing, and there is much rubbish; we are not able to work on the wall.” 11And our enemies said, “They will not know or see till we come into the midst of them and kill them and stop the work.” 12When the Jews who lived by them came they said to us ten times, “From all the places where they live4.12 Cn: Heb you return they will come up against us.”4.12 Compare Gk Syr: Heb uncertain13So in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, in open places, I stationed the people according to their families, with their swords, their spears, and their bows. 14And I looked, and arose, and said to the nobles and to the officials and to the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.”
15When our enemies heard that it was known to us and that God had frustrated their plan, we all returned to the wall, each to his work. 16From that day on, half of my servants worked on construction, and half held the spears, shields, bows, and coats of mail; and the leaders stood behind all the house of Judah, 17who were building on the wall. Those who carried burdens were laden in such a way that each with one hand laboured on the work and with the other held his weapon. 18And each of the builders had his sword girded at his side while he built. The man who sounded the trumpet was beside me. 19And I said to the nobles and to the officials and to the rest of the people, “The work is great and widely spread, and we are separated on the wall, far from one another. 20In the place where you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us.”
21So we laboured at the work, and half of them held the spears from the break of dawn till the stars came out. 22I also said to the people at that time, “Let every man and his servant pass the night within Jerusalem, that they may be a guard for us by night and may labour by day.” 23So neither I nor my brethren nor my servants nor the men of the guard who followed me, none of us took off our clothes; each kept his weapon in his hand.4.23 Cn: Heb each his weapon the water
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The Blackford Platform provides centralized deployment and management of artificial intelligence and other image processing capabilities across the healthcare enterprise. The integrated image-processing platform can be easily managed to provide clinical staff with study comparison tools, visualization applications and clinical workflow tools.
The Blackford Platform hosts products from multiple alliance partners on a single platform, delivered by a single supplier, with a single deployment and contract. The platform helps partners shorten time-to-revenue by enabling new algorithms, applications and products to be accessed via a single platform, and provides access to Blackford’s growing installed base of healthcare facilities.
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Digital bank founder talks brokers
by Rebecca Pike27 Oct 2018
A fintech founder with a passion to change the way banking is done, has explained why he will not be disregarding the broker channel in the future.
Speaking to Australian Broker at Salesforce’s Financial Services Basecamp in Sydney last week, the co-founder and CEO of volt, Steve Weston, said the broker proposition was “outstanding”.
Although technology and regulation will continue to disrupt the industry, he said changes to the broker role will simply provide better customer outcomes.
Volt was the first entity to be granted a restricted banking licence, after the Australia Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) announced it would provide a new way for groups to register as a bank.
The Restricted ADI licence is meant to assist potential new entrants to the industry as they navigate the licencing process with limited funds.
Volt was granted its Restricted ADI in May and Weston believes the full licence will be granted by the end of this year.
After becoming a fully licenced bank, the 100% digital bank is planning to move from deposits to personal loans to home loans within its first year.
Explaining why Weston decided digital was the way forward, he said, “Banking has always been done the same way and banks have competed largely based on distribution. So the most successful banks were those with the most branches: that was the competitive advantage.
“The world is changing. With the growing popularity of smartphones, that’s the branch. Suddenly you’re previous competitive advantage has now become a commodity.
“It’ll be your product that’s your competitive advantage, but not product in the sense of a deposit or a loan or a car.”
Despite going 100% digital for his bank, Weston said there were certain aspects that needed human creativity.
He used the analogy of asking a robot to fetch a specific cleaning product out from under the kitchen sink, saying the human brain was much more complex and capable of understanding which product to choose.
He added, “Home loans are a really complex product suite. The biggest financial transaction that most people will make.
“Many people are going to want to see the colour of someone’s eyes before they trust a machine.
“In volt bank’s case we’ll even have our own mortgage team, but if we’re going to respect customer choice the broker proposition is outstanding, so we’ll be broker sourced.
“It doesn’t matter what I think, customers are going to need them, getting that impartial advice, being able to access a choice of providers. It’s incredibly attractive.”
Weston said with new technologies and the introduction of open banking next year consumers may be able to do things like refinance a mortgage or switch to P&I themselves.
Instead of this taking away the ongoing role of a broker, however, he said the role will change to one with a better customer experience.
Weston said, “They’ll focus on rapport building, educating customers about all the things that they need to know about home loans, to make sure all their needs are met and not just the home loan because they might only buy one home in their life. How can you pay more debt down quickly?
“Brokers will be able to service a larger number of customers.
“They’ll get them in the right home loan and then the broker’s role will change to help them get rid of the thing. The minute they have the home loan they want to get rid of it. So brokers will have more a role to help people repay loans than we have seen in the past.”
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11th January 2019 in Collaborators by Broseley
Ali Robinson is an architect, a designer and a maker of beautiful furniture that captures his combined passions for design, art and sport. At Decorex 2018 Ali launched his collection of furniture, Kynance, to much acclaim
“It has taken three years from drawing board to its launch at Decorex – the most fun I’ve had in years!!”, says Ali
The aim was to design a varied set of objects that share a feeling of playfulness, elegance and simplicity. He is particularly proud to be working with some special craftsmen and sees their collaboration as key to the ongoing development of his furniture
We first met Ali Robinson some years ago, and have always respected his work as an Architect. He is a quintessentially English designer and has excelled in a number of related creative areas, each flowing through and overlapping the other
Ali studied Fine Art at The Ruskin and predominately made paintings before taking up a number of artist-in-residency posts where his work developed into performance, installation-based sculpture and video
In 1997 he co-founded One For The Road and won the Millennium Product Award from the Design Council for the redesign of the Honda monkey bike
In 2001 he co-founded Robinson van Noort, the well-established architectural and interior design practice, heading up the design of all the bespoke furniture and joinery, as well as working on a number of architectural projects
Ali has played sport to National level, becoming World Rackets Doubles Champion in 2005 and his new Collection, Kynance, reflects his interest in how sport can be a powerful metaphor and prepare us for all sorts of challenges.
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Democratic process cannot be bought
Amnesty has to hand back the €137,000 it got from billionaire George Soros’s foundation. Foreign donations have no place in the abortion referendum campaign
The trouble with a head on a plate is that it solves nothing
The politicos, baying for blood, want nothing less than the resignation of the Tánaiste. But Frances Fitzgerald’s going won’t make any difference to the total lack of accountability around the McCabe case
Tax havens are perfectly legal - yet morally murky
There’s nothing ‘wrong’ with the tax avoidance schemes revealed in the Paradise Papers. But the consequences to our exchequer are all too real
Rapists do not deserve a right to privacy
Amazingly, rape survivors do not have an automatic legal right to go public after their attacker is convicted - which gives rapists and paedophiles more protection than murderers receive
Our Taoiseach needs to get hot under the white collar
If Leo Varadkar wants to show that he views all classes of fraudster equally, he needs to be here spearheading innovative proposals
Elaine Byrne on Humphries
Because he was not his young victim’s coach, Tom Humphries was not prosecuted on the basis of his authority over her. But authority comes from more than carrying out a narrowly defined role
Elaine Byrne: A sorry state of affairs
Culture is part of Ireland's problem when it comes to making banks accountable for tracker mortgages
When the indefensible becomes the everyday
People like Harvey Weinstein are not exclusive to the US: our own culture of discrimination is baked into our attitudes and policy-making, to the point where we don’t even see it
Nóirín O’Sullivan is gone. Now what?
There is a civil war within the Garda Siochána. A new commissioner will take over a force brimming with internal conflict
Is it time to plough a fresh furrow?
The realities of 2017 may force the IFA to rethink tillage farming
It’s wrong to blame all Garda ills on O’Sullivan
Nóirín O’Sullivan has stepped down, but successive government ministers also have to carry the can for the breath test scandal
The problem with our ‘lovely girls’ contest
If the Rose of Tralee truly is a ‘celebration of Irish women’, then it should afford women a voice, not just a tiara
When a nice job in Europe is a problem solved
The Wild Geese ploy deals with politicians and others who become the focus of attention that may make the government unpopular
Michael D must stick to his word on presidency
From the start of his presidential election campaign, Michael D Higgins vowed to stand for just one term of seven years
Jack Lynch’s legacy has lessons for Varadkar
As the centenary of his birth takes place this month, it may be unpopular to say but Jack Lynch was weak on diplomacy – and particularly the North
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Hilton Abu Dhabi
This topic contains 13 replies, has 8 voices, and was last updated by alainboy56 6 Nov 2018
goalie11
I was in the process of making a reservation for my favourite hotel in Abu Dhabi when a banner popped up to say that as of 31st December it will no longer be part f the Hilton family, which is a real disappointment.
I think it opened in 1973 and was one of the first five star branded hotels in Abu Dhabi. It looks old from the outside now but has always been immaculately kept and maintained inside. The beach club, spa and restaurants have always been excellent and well patronised. A picture from 1975 attached.
I thought it may be going the way of the Fujairah Hilton which closed last year and bulldozed, I believe. I contacted a couple of friends that I have made over the years who work in the hotel to ask and they tell me that it is definitely leaving the Hilton portfolio but is remaining a hotel.
Staff have yet to be informed who the new owners/managers are so I thought I would ask if BT or any other regular contributor has any idea.
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FDOS_UK
LOL – it loos like a ‘correctional facility’ in that photo 🙂
Mark Caswell
Hi goalie11 – we’ll see what we can find out on this, and will post any update here.
DavidArnold
Not the best photo but definitely not a correctional facility but a fine, reasonably priced 5 star hotel. l stayed at the Hilton Abu Dhabi earlier this year as part of a BA World Sale. If it is being rebranded l hope things remain at a high level as the beach club, Executive Lounge and other restaurants were high quality indeed. Always seems a popular and busy hotel with tourists from far and wide.
DavidArnold wrote:
I’ve stayed in it many times and it is a good place – it does look like a prison in that photo, though 🙂 The Interconti is another mature, but good hotel in AD.
Yes stayed at the Intercontinental too but my recommendation is the Sofitel as service, rooms and lounge are exceptional. Nice to walk along that part of the Corniche too.
flyingdutchman1
It was a very nice place as said, such ashame, as with the Fujeira Hilton, spent some nice days there !
alainboy56
I will try to get the answer from Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) as they are the owners/managers of this property. Was involved in the last major refurbishment/extension in about 2000, and for any of you out with long memories, I attended the opening night of the ‘fun complex’ at the back, which was then the Safari nightclub, The Jazz bar and the Mexican Pub Hemingway’s, back in the early nineties.
By the way, HILTON do have the Capital Grand on Old Airport Road which is much newer and a hotel that I frequent often, as it is away from the hustle and bustle of the Corniche with much more convenient parking etc.
P.S. The Correctional Facility is out of town on the mainland at Al Wathba 🙂
The property is to become a Radisson Blu – I’ll be writing a news piece on this in due course.
Hilton properties in Abu Dhabi and El Ain to rebrand as Radisson Blu
STORMIN’
I was Bahrain based – 1981 to 1984 – and the UAE was a part of my patch where I regularly stayed in the Hilton in Abu Dhabi. I still do, albeit now from a London base. Back in the early 80s, it was even then, an unattractive building externally and out of sync with the other buidings going up at that time. The Intercon when it opened – I stayed there during its first week of operation – was positively palatial by comparison. However, my favorite hotel at that time was the Sheraton which was on the beach in those days and had a ten pin bowling alley in the basement! I note that the Hilton on the Cornich and also in El Ain are becoming Radissons but I have seen no mention of the fate of the relatic=vely new Hilton Capital Grand in Abu Dhabi – has anyone any news on that please?
7haponi
I have a plan for Abu Dhabi in 2019, is there a fun place for families??
Thanks for the updates everyone and I did wonder if the Hilton in Al Ain was going to go the same way.
@alainboy56 I do remember much of the fun complex you mention but not that far back, and the Al Wathba ‘correctional facility’ ain’t no hotel 😟 I’m sure you would agree (not from direct personal experience of course).
@stormin — The Hilton Capital Grand which I use quite regularly is staying in the Hilton fold as the building has a different owner.The other two are owned by ADNH (AD National Hotels – a Govt Co). This was originally built for the FORTE group who ran it for a couple of years, and then backed out, it then became an independent hotel called The MAFRAQ Hotel for the best part of a year until they managed to get HILTON on board. There are new HILTONS coming in YAS Island, but those 2 iconic buildings from the 70’s will pass into HILTON and ABU DHABI history. The one in Al Ain was originally built as a wedding facility by the late founding father of the UAE, Shk Zayed for the wedding of his 1st son and now President Shk Khalifa Bin Zayed. A hotel I first visited in 1985 after traveling from Ibri in Oman on a weekend military pass. Ahhh those were the days………………….
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2001-03-27T14:31:11-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/877/20010327143113002_hd.jpgC-SPAN telephone lines remained open until 2:44 p.m. while the Senate was in Quorum Call.
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Southern battles, but falls in region final
By Tim Schwartz
River Hill's Alex Krause tries to turn on Southern defender Jack Malloy during the 2A South regional championship game at River Hill High School on Monday. (Jen Rynda / Baltimore Sun Media Group)
CLARKSVILLE — River Hill looked far from its usual self during Monday’s Class 2A South Region final against visiting Southern. The Hawks, who average nearly four goals per game, failed to capitalize on numerous scoring chances and even allowed a second-half goal to the Bulldogs, just their seventh goal against in their 16th game of the season.
But even without its A-game, River Hill did enough to defeat the Bulldogs, 2-1, to win the 2A South Region championship for the second straight season.
“It’s one of our goals this year,” Hawks coach Matt Shagogue said. “We’d like to win two more games; that’s really our goal and I really hope we can get it, but you can’t get to the ultimate goal without this one. So I’m happy and the kids are really happy.”
Despite the loss, Southern coach Brett Blacker said it was a season to remember for the Bulldogs. They tied Severna Park, Meade and Arundel for the first time in program history and followed up with two road playoff victories.
“Those are the powerhouses,” Blacker said. “My guys battled and we have four key seniors who led the squad, and we also have young guys that are coming on. So we’ll be strong next year.”
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William Amankwa and Justin Harris scored 1 minute, 5 seconds apart late in the first half on assists from Alex Krause for River Hill (15-0-1), which had 13 shots on goal and nine corner kicks but struggled to finish the majority of their scoring chances.
Ryan Fuss scored for the Bulldogs (9-6-3) with 11 minutes remaining on a shot from distance, but they didn’t muster many scoring chances otherwise against the Hawks’ stout back line and senior goalkeeper Patrick Sherlock (six saves).
It’s the Hawks’ 14th region championship in program history and second in as many seasons. River Hill, which has won 10 state titles in 12 championship-game appearances, will face either Hereford, which beat defending 2A state champions Eastern Tech, or Patterson in a 2A state semifinal at River Hill on Saturday.
Southern was looking for its first region title since 1987.
“They absolutely [lived up to the hype], but playing in Anne Arundel County against those 4A schools gets us ready for it,” Blacker said. “It was a battle and we gave up a couple of mistakes late in the first half and we were battling, but it just wasn’t meant to be.”
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The Bulldogs played the majority of the first half defending their own zone as River Hill controlled the pace and dominated possession. Junior forward Alex Krause had the biggest impact in the first half and repeatedly had scoring opportunities. The Howard County leader in goals struggled to finish — he even missed a wide open net inside the box in the second half — but made up for it by feeding others.
He took a short corner kick late in the first half and dribbled past a defender before sending a cross into the box. The ball bounced back to him, and his second pass found the foot of Amankwa, who buried his eighth goal of the season.
Krause followed that up by sending a perfect through ball to Harris a minute later. Harris took one touch and scored his 13th goal on a powerful shot into the right side of goal to put the Hawks up 2-0 with 3:29 remaining in the half.
“Alex was a difference-maker,” Shagogue said. “The ball he sent in to Justin was phenomenal.”
Its failure to capitalize on its chances caught up to River Hill in the second half. Like the first half, Southern played the majority of the second on its heels but cut the Hawks’ lead in half on a perfectly placed shot by Fuss, who simply turned and fired a shot past the outstretched arms of Sherlock.
“We just couldn’t finish. You knew the longer it was going to go on maybe they get one and it could change the game,” Shagogue said. “Give Southern a lot of credit. They worked really hard and they never stopped battling. They scored a really good goal and it certainly changed the game.
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“They battled and closed the game out. You win a lot of games if you can defend. If you win a lot of games you need some luck to win the further you go.”
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Cargotec wins crane upgrade contracts from Malaysia
CARGOTEC CORPORATION, TRADE PRESS RELEASE, 30 SEPTEMBER 2010 AT 10.00 EEST
Cargotec has secured two contracts to refurbish and upgrade ship-to-shore (STS) cranes from Northport (Malaysia) Bhd operating at Port Klang, as part of plans to boost efficiency and capacity at its Container Terminal Two.
Eight cranes, capable of 48m outreach, will be completely refurbished with digital electrical system technology. Upgrades will be made to the cranes' PLCs, speed drives, control monitoring systems, motors, cables, brakes, festoon systems, operator cabins and load weighing systems. Two further post-Panamax cranes will be raised in height to accommodate larger container ships.
Collin Swee, Director, Cargotec Terminal Business Malaysia, says that the crane refurbishment project aims to extend the lifetime of Northport's quay cranes while offering improved return on its initial investment. He comments:
"These cranes are 10-15 years old, but they are still in good structural condition. We expect that their life expectancy will be extended by a minimum of 1 million cycles. With newer generation electrical and electronic components, the reliability and uptime of the cranes will be significantly improved. Additionally, maintenance costs are expected to be lower in the medium- to long- term. Each unit will also benefit from a new Crane Maintenance Management System (CMMS) - for faster diagnosis of technical faults, in turn reducing mean time to repair."
The cranes will also have their control systems modified to allow for twin-lift operations. Mr Swee said that the upgrade would result in a 15 per cent improvement in operational speed and efficiency.
The 20-month retrofit project will see cranes redelivered progressively, with the first back in service by end first quarter 2011, and the last operational by first quarter 2012. The separate crane height increase project will commence early next year.
Although Northport's quay cranes are not Kalmar-built, Cargotec uses its several decades of STS engineering experience, expertise and resources to perform refurbishment services on its own and other-branded cranes. Northport operates with Kalmar equipment including 24 straddle carriers, three empty container handlers and 90 terminal tractors.
Preparing for growth
The crane refurbishment projects are integral to Northport's plans to meet new demand for handling capacity. Throughput grew 26 per cent in the first half of 2010 compared to the same period last year, with the port expected to handle 3.5 million TEU in 2010 as a whole.
"The Asia Pacific region has experienced quantum growth in port terminal development in the last 15 years," says Swee. "There is a demand for a strong and competent technical service provider to assist these terminals in the upgrade and retrofit of their current equipment fleet."
Cargotec's terminal business in Malaysia, which has a staff of 135, secured a ship-to-shore crane refurbishment contract in Brunei in 2009, covering two cranes; completed a STS refurbishment project in Manila, Philippines in March 2010; and has recently been engaged to undertake crane structural analysis at the ESCO Terminal, Laem Chabang, in Thailand.For further information, please contact:
Collin Swee, Director, Cargotec Terminal Business Malaysia,
Elizabeth Gibson, Communications Manager, tel. +1 785 214 1223,
Cargotec improves the efficiency of cargo flows on land and at sea - wherever cargo is on the move. Cargotec's daughter brands, Hiab, Kalmar and MacGregor are recognised leaders in cargo and load handling solutions around the world. Cargotec's global network is positioned close to customers and offers extensive services that ensure the continuous, reliable and sustainable performance of equipment. Cargotec's sales totalled EUR 2.6 billion in 2009 and it employsapproximately 9,500 people. Cargotec's class B shares are quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.
Cargotec's expertise in container and heavy load handling is represented in the global marketplace by the wide range of Kalmar solutions. This includes ship-to-shore cranes, yard cranes, shuttle and straddle carriers, reachstackers, empty container handlers, terminal tractors, log stackers and automation. One in four container movements around the globe is handled by a Kalmar machine. Photo caption
Photo 1: A service engineer retrofits an STS crane with a new festoon system.
Photo 2: An STS crane is raised to new heights.
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Haiti’s interim President, Jocelerme Prevert, and the Dominican Republic’s new Foreign Minister, Miguel Vargas, have agreed to revive the two nation’s Joint Bilateral Commission and to resolve a number of divisive issues relating to cross-border trade, investment, transport and migration.
The August 30 meeting in Port-au-Prince and another with the Haitian Foreign Minister, Pierrot Delienne, were said by the Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs to signal the start of a change in the Dominican Republic’s diplomacy during President Medina’s second term in office which, according to Mr Vargas, will in part involve the country exerting greater influence on regional and international organisations.
During the visit to Haiti, Mr Vargas’ first overseas, it was agreed that the Haitian government will publish an official notice confirming there are no restrictions on the import of 23 Dominican products by land as long as the necessary customs duties are paid.
This refers to the October 2015 ban on the transport by road of 23 Dominican products that specified an alternative point of entry through a Haitian port and which had severely disrupted Dominican-Haitian trade in basic goods.
Confusingly, despite such a de facto regulation being in place President Privert told the Dominican media there had never been any such ban and that this was why the issue was not mentioned in the final communique.
“What I say is that there never was an embargo or any interference with the entry of those products. No law was ever passed prohibiting the entry of any product from any country into Haiti,” the President was quoted as saying.
The visit also served to enable the long standing issue of the high cost and slow pace of issuing documentation to Haitian nationals who live in the Dominican Republic to be addressed. This is required if such undocumented residents or migrants are to be able to complete their registration to remain under the Dominican Republic’s National Migration Legalisation Plan (PNRE).
During the visit the Haitian Minister of Foreign Relations Pierrot Delienne announced that the Haitian government would arrange to provide official documentation required by the end of October at the latest for around 112,000 Haitian nationals who live in the Dominican Republic. The meeting with Mr Délienne was described by both sides as cordial. The minister’s wife is Dominican and their three daughters study in the Dominican Republic.
In Haiti the Dominican Foreign Minister also proposed a treaty to boost bilateral trade flows “without blockages and without objections” beyond international trade rules. “It’s time to sit down and seriously discuss a treaty that energizes the flow of bilateral trade, which generates wealth for both peoples,” Mr Vargas said in remarks made during the visit.
In addition, both sides agreed to restart the Bilateral Mixed Commission meetings so that the two countries could work together on a common agenda. Dates were agreed for preparatory meetings with a possible full meeting taking place as early as October 19.
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92K Migrants Apprehended After Illegally Crossing Border in March
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials announced on Tuesday that Border Patrol agents apprehended more than 92,000 migrants after they illegally crossed between points of entry in March. The apprehensions represent a 35 percent increase over February’s numbers. So far this fiscal year, Border Patrol agents apprehended more than 385,000 migrants.
This chart from CBP depicts the total number of migrants apprehended by Border Patrol agents or determined to be non-admissible by CBP officers.
During a briefing hosted by CBP Office of Public Affairs, United States Border Patrol Chief Law Enforcement Operations Directorate Brian Hastings told reporters that during March, Border Patrol agents apprehended 92,607 migrants. This is up from nearly 66,884 in February — a 35 percent increase. When compared to the first six months of Fiscal Year 2018, FY2019 has seen a greater than 100 percent increase, he stated. So far this year, Border Patrol agents apprehended more migrants than in all of FY 2017.
The massive number of apprehensions in March follows February’s Southwest Border Migration Report showing more than 66,000 migrants apprehended after illegally crossing the border between ports of entry. February’s report indicated the highest number of apprehensions in more than 12 years, officials said.
Of the more than 92,000 migrants apprehended after illegally crossing the border, 33,000 were Family Unit Aliens, 8,900 were Unaccompanied Alien Children, and 30,000 were single adults.
Hastings reported that Family Unit Alien apprehensions for this fiscal year are up 375 percent over the previous year’s numbers.
The record number of migrant family apprehensions forced Border Patrol leaders to divert 40 percent of agents from their national border security duties and place them on humanitarian duties including processing, transportation, medical screening, and hospital watch, Hastings stated. Currently, Border Patrol agents are referring 63 migrants per day to medical facilities at a tremendous cost to the agency and taxpayers. Hastings said that Border Patrol has spent $4 million on “hospital watch” so far this year. This cost is for the agents who have to stay with migrants who are in the hospital due to illness or injury. This is on pace to exceed $12 million for this fiscal year.
He predicted that the agency will make more than 31,000 hospital referrals in FY 2019 compared to about 2,000 for all of last year.
In total, Hastings predicted that the Border Patrol budget will be depleted by more than $90 million for cost related to the humanitarian services created by the current crisis.
Due to overcrowding, Border Patrol officials directly began releasing non-criminal migrants on their own recognizance to NGOs or to bus stations. Since the new policy began on March 19, Hastings said that more than 11,000 have been released. All migrants undergo a criminal background and medical check prior to being released.
The relatively new human smuggling tactic of crossing migrants in large groups is also negatively impacting the agency’s ability to prosecute its national security mission. Border Patrol officials define a large migrant group as being more than 100 migrants. So far this year, Border Patrol agents have encountered 100 large groups — 60 of those were in very remote areas. During all of FY 2018, Border Patrol agents only encountered 13 large groups — only two in FY 2017.
During a two-day period in March, Rio Grande Valley Agents encountered seven large groups totaling nearly 900 migrants.
These large groups represent a security risk for the agents, he said, as the agents are heavily outnumbered when they encounter the group. Secondly, he said the large groups tie up Border Patrol agents who must be pulled from front-line duties to provide initial screening, transportation, and processing of the migrant group.
The director of operations said the criminal organizations in Mexico exploit this as an opportunity to move drugs and other high-value human cargo across the border while agents are tied up with the large groups.
On average, Border Patrol agents apprehended more than 3,000 migrants per day during the month of March.
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The real issue facing Regina’s construction catastrophe
Taylor Balfour
Let’s talk about construction
It’s no secret to any Saskatchewan resident that summertime is construction time – one of the primary seasons of the country. While it is irritating that construction sites pop up all over the city during the one time of year when Regina roads aren’t slicked with ice, normally they don’t pose too much of an obstruction. That is, until this year.
For some reason, the City of Regina thought that closing down chunks of almost every major road was an effective way to handle construction season. At any given time, pieces of Ring Road, Victoria Avenue, Lewvan Drive, Dewdney Avenue, and Albert Street (among others) were restricted. Many Regina residents vocalized their complaints with the city, claiming that this was a result of poor planning and management that city staff should take into consideration for future construction plans.
It is absolutely ridiculous for the city to continue to close down major routes while others are under construction. People like myself would find ways to avoid construction to discover days later that, yet again, the City of Regina would be closing down another section of that route for necessary construction.
Claiming that navigating through traffic can be frustrating, as mayor Michael Fougere said to Global News , understates how ridiculous these decisions are. Just a few weeks ago, I watched as an ambulance attempted to manoeuvre through a heavily backed-up area of construction during morning traffic. I was horrified thinking about just how long an ambulance with sirens blazing was going to be stuck at a standstill. The worst part was this ambulance couldn’t have taken a better route, as every feasible one was also blocked off for other construction projects.
Traffic issues are more than just frustrating. They are an additional pressure and a problem for everyday life in the city. Traffic is inconsistent, which creates an issue for people going to work. People try to work around construction routes to find new alternatives, only for those to be shut down as well. The City of Regina can only pin the problems on citizens for so long before taking actual accountability for their poor planning.
Worst of all, however, is how the City of Regina responded to the justified and angry complaints of its citizens by misrepresenting arguments and not addressing the actual concerns at hand. Michael Fougere represented the public’s concerns as frustration that construction needs to be completed at all, which is far from reality.
The issues Regina drivers have with the current construction setup has absolutely nothing to do with the actual need for construction. People are fairly understanding that roads need to be maintained for safety, and we can accept that, but the issue at hand is the planning and timing for these construction projects.
Instead of addressing the concerns as to why the city decided to close down almost every major street at the same time during construction season, the City of Regina made it look like the residents of the city were complaining that construction was happening at all. All citizens are asking for is transparency in how the city selects which areas are to be fixed and when, and to that question we have yet to receive an answer.
To make matters worse, most of these construction projects are no small feat, meaning that these roads will be closed and restricted for anywhere from a month to 12 weeks—for many people, a majority, if not all, of their summer.
Now, many of Regina residents are bringing attention to how behind the city is on how it handles construction – listing how other cities have 24/7 construction crews, crews that only work at night, and crews that work on weekends to maximize work and lessen the amount of time a route is under construction.
In fact, some Regina residents living in the east end by Arcola have claimed that construction blockages are actually making travel more dangerous and more inconvenient rather than effective, as the city hoped their setups would be. Instead, residents say that the blockades are actually making traffic flow even worse.
The backlash has generated a reaction from Fougere, saying that he recognizes that this year’s construction needs are unique and that planning should be handled differently going forward. He also noted in a Global News interview that they were going to look into 24-hour crews in the future and for appropriate projects.
While the dust seems to be settling and the backlash dies down, the fact remains that the 2019 construction season is another example of poor planning on the City of Regina’s end. Whether or not they are actually considering 24/7 work crews will become apparent in time, as their claim that they will use the measure ‘when appropriate’ leaves the decision up to their own discretion. After all, what if they don’t deem a single opportunity as ‘appropriate’?
The truth of the matter is that the City of Regina struggles with listening to the thoughts of its people and taking their requests seriously. Instead, Regina seems to be all about PR, wanting to appear as though everything is under control despite complaints from their residents. Through this ordeal, it seems that appearing as though things are in order means more than actually keeping things in order.
At the end of the day, this is yet another example of the City of Regina being faced with criticism and refusing to properly address it. While there is still hope for the city using this summer as an example for future planning endeavours, avoiding answering the questions the people want to know and refusing to take the proper accountability clearly generated more problems than the city originally anticipated.
Hopefully, leading into the future, the City of Regina will take the thoughts of their people into consideration and will weigh it heavier than how they are seen in the eyes of the public.
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Honda Slowing Accord, Civic U.S. Production But Won’t Give Up On Sedans
BY Dan Mihalascu | Posted on April 22, 2019 April 25, 2019 11
Honda has announced it will temporarily idle a second-shift production line at the Marysville, Ohio assembly plant in August.
The company said the measure is necessary to prepare the facility for the production of future electrified vehicles. It will take several years before the shift resumes production, Honda added.
The line that will be idled builds approximately 55,000 vehicles a year, most of them Accord sedans. Some CR-V production will also be affected, but Honda will build more CR-Vs in Greensburg, Indiana to compensate for that — reducing Civic production in the process.
While there will be no layoffs, Honda will reallocate employees who aren’t assigned to work on the retooling to other roles. The company will also offer voluntary buyouts to some employees, a company spokeswoman said. Obviously, the suspension of the Marysville plant’s second shift will also affect engine and transmission production in Ohio.
Honda’s moves seem to be consistent with the sales performance of the Accord and Civic passenger cars. Last year, Accord sales were down nearly 10 percent while Civic sales fell almost 14 percent.
However, the Japanese carmaker is adamant that the idling of the second shift at the plant that builds the Accord, Accord Hybrid, Acura ILX, and Acura TLX doesn’t mean that it is turning its back to sedans as Detroit’s Big Three have done.
“It’s not really the same thing, because our car business still remains very, very strong,” Henio Arcangeli, senior vice president at American Honda Motor, was quoted as saying by Autonews in an interview at the New York Auto Show. “It’s just the situation, looking at near term as well as looking at long term, we felt the right idea was to take a break on second shift so we can do some retooling and prepare for the future,” the executive added.
Honda did not identify the electrified vehicles that will be made in Ohio. The automaker currently sells the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, Clarity Fuel Cell, Clarity Electric, Accord Hybrid, and Insight Hybrid in the U.S. under its core brand. It also sells three Acura hybrids: the NSX, MDX, and RLX.
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I’m sure they’d both sell better if they weren’t butt ugly.
Loquacious Borborygmus
You say that but would you take a look at most of the crossovers out there?
Hasn’t stopped their sales, has it?
Davin Peterson
Uglier than Toyota?
Ken Lyns
What’s the best looking midsize sedan? Ford Fusion with the ripoff Aston Martin styling? Look where that’s got Ford…
You have a point. I’d say the best looking midsize sedan is the Mazda 6, and it doesn’t sell well either.
I’ve seen Civics come from the Japanese plant.
Vanishing Boy
Its just a matter of time that the Civic and Accord will have a CUV variant and slowly phase out its current offerings. Especially with all the rage of ‘crossover coupes’ nowadays.
Civic Crosstour & Accord CoupeX anyone?
I personally think this is the best thing to do. They (Toyota and Honda) have the best selling sedans around. Maybe extend their product cycle and cut production but they should definitely keep them around.
They didn’t think baout the design did they!
Trackhacker
It’s due to the ugly design.
baofe
Except for when Acura usually gets the older tech and platforms than their Honda equivalents..
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Risk management for engineers - make sure you keep good records
Jonathan Newby and Shannon Blain
Insurance Construction Commercial litigation and dispute resolution
In brief - Contracts and other documentary records often provide the strongest defence
Should an engineer's work ever be called into question in litigation, documentary evidence becomes crucial. Without it, the case will turn into a battle of "he said, she said", which causes significant problems for the client and lawyers alike.
Contractual records, site and file notes can be used to counter allegations
It is very important to document site meetings, contractual discussions, site inspections and telephone calls with builders and clients, because few people will remember the details of a job to the extent needed should litigation arise after completion of the project.
Factual evidence must most often be given via a witness statement or affidavit and then tested in court through cross-examination. The evidence that is accepted often comes down to whoever the judge considers to be more credible.
Documentary records often provide the engineer with a strong defence. This may lead to early resolution of disputes which will help the engineer to avoid significant legal costs and interruption to his or her business. An engineer can often use these documents to counter allegations:
contractual records
site notes of what is or isn't being designed or inspected
file notes of any onsite conversations
Engineer's file notes and report help him to avoid litigation
The following case example shows the advantage of taking detailed notes. An engineer was retained by a builder and the engineer provided the builder with structural drawings in respect of concrete footings and shoring for retaining walls for the site.
At a site inspection, the builder informed the engineer that he did not want to use the bored shoring details because it was too expensive. Instead, he adopted a sheet piling method. The engineer took a file note of the conversation.
Following the inspection, the engineer issued a report which pointed to the sheet piles as the cause of the subsidence of the owner's land alongside the retaining wall. The engineer was able to rely on his file notes and report to avoid being joined to the litigation.
Failing to insist on a written contract and take a file note of onsite conversations
The next case example shows the perils of commencing work in the absence of a written contract. There was no written contract between the builder and engineer, as they had previously worked together on other projects and were "on friendly terms". The builder advised that he would design and construct temporary shoring along a boundary, which was subject to a deep basement excavation.
Despite the engineer's onsite verbal advice to the contrary, the builder chose to deploy an inappropriate revised method of shoring, which caused the boundary to collapse.
The builder then sued the engineer on the basis that he failed to provide adequate shoring advice. It is likely that the engineer would have been able to avoid being sued had he insisted on a written contract which expressly excluded temporary shoring and made a file note of his onsite conversations with the builder.
Failing to make a file note of an onsite conversation
The next example reiterates the importance of taking file notes of onsite conversations. The engineer was engaged to provide structural engineering designs for a residential building. However, during excavation, the adjoining property owners' buildings were damaged by vibration.
The owners sued the builder to recover their rectification costs. The builder subsequently alleged that the engineer provided onsite advice that vibration monitoring during demolition was not required.
Indeed the engineer and builder had conversations onsite, however, those conversations were not as alleged by the builder. Again, the engineer may have been able to avoid litigation if detailed file notes had been made of conversations which occurred onsite.
Three practical tips for good record keeping
Engineers and other professionals should limit their risk of exposure by giving qualified warranties under contract and clearly defining the terms and scope of engagement. In particular:
If engaged on a limited retainer, list the elements of the structure which you are not responsible for designing or inspecting.
Avoid working on the basis of an unwritten oral contract or variation.
Keep clear file notes of all telephone conversations, material onsite conversations and site inspections.
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Ontario biker deaths hit 10-year high
By Dale Carruthers
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Published on: October 4, 2017 | Last Updated: October 4, 2017 5:59 PM EDT
With less than a month to go before motorcycle season wraps up, this year’s death toll has already hit a 10-year high on Ontario roads.
There have already been 38 motorcycle fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads, up from 36 last year, and significantly higher than the 28 deaths recorded a decade earlier.
Fourteen of the deaths happened in the OPP’s west region, an area that encompasses Southwestern Ontario, down from 18 last year.
Police are doing their part through education and enforcement, Sgt. Dave Rektor said, but drivers are ultimately responsible.
“Yet we still see people on both sides of the fence, both four-wheel and two-wheel operators, not caring for each other, not looking out for each other and making grave mistakes,” Rektor said.
Statistics show male motorcyclists are far more likely to die than their female counterparts. Twenty-nine men have died in motorcycle crashes this year, compared with just nine women.
But the number of women killed in motorcycle crashes is steadily rising — it’s now at its highest rate in a decade — as more females take up the dangerous pastime.
And it’s not just motorcycle drivers who are dying in crashes. Four of the 37 people killed this year were passengers, a number that has held steady for the past two years.
It has also been a deadly year for motorcyclists on London roads. Three of the city’s four fatalities were motorcycle riders, including two members of the same tight-knit riding circle.
Rektor can’t pinpoint what’s behind this year’s spike in deaths, but he said he still sees too many risky behaviours on the roads.
“You see motorcycle operators travelling without protective gear on, driving with shorts and sandals on, doing 140 (km/h) . . . and you just shake your head. It’s absolute lunacy,” he said.
A former motorcyclist, Rektor gave up riding four years ago after being called to too many crashes. “I will never ride again,” he said.
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First day brings questions of safety, academics, resources
By Rebecca Harris and Sarah Karp | August 26, 2013
As 12,000 students from closed schools made their way to new buildings Monday morning, much of the focus was on whether they would be safe. In addition to Safe Passage workers, police officers walked streets, Streets and Sanitation trucks circled around and fire trucks reportedly were stationed strategically. Not surprisingly, few incidents were reported Monday morning.
“My first report card will be Monday,” said Tom Tyrrell, the retired Marine charged with managing the logistics of the biggest school closure in U.S. history. “But there will be other report cards to come.”
Indeed, the larger questions about whether students remain safe and whether their new schools are better, as promised, won’t be answered for many months. Adding to the disruptions, the district has laid off 3,000 staff members to help close a budget deficit.
Among other things, parents across the district are worried about increased class sizes.
Schools designated as welcoming schools received extra money to smooth the transition for students from closed schools. Most welcoming schools—36 of the 56—had students from more than one closing school enrolled.
However, data released by CPS on Friday shows that, while the majority of students from closed schools enrolled in welcoming schools, at least 1200 chose other schools—which did not get extra resources this year, according to the CPS data. (The exact number is unclear because CPS redacted the specific count when it was less than 10 students.)
About 10 “non-welcoming” schools received more than 30 students, and another 200 schools got at least one student from a closed school.
As of late August, about 35 closed schools had at least some students whose destination was undetermined, and an additional 35 saw some transfer out of the district, but only one—Owens Elementary School in West Pullman—had 10 or more leave the district.
These numbers are likely to change over the next few weeks, as some parents will change their mind or show up at a school having not enrolled their child anywhere. First-day attendance figures also may be off, as school started before Labor Day—which is unusual in Chicago. .
Tyrrell said one of the first tests he faces is whether “every child feels welcome.” Going into school buildings Monday morning, many students told Catalyst they were excited, and some parents said they felt the move was good.
But at some schools, parents expressed continued dismay.
Morning confusion
At the new Melody School, which is located in the old Delano building, a mother walked out and said she was not happy. “I am scratching my head,” said Ericka Baker. “My baby has to go to a school that is on probation while Delano was not on probation. This is a bunch of bs.”
Community members and parents were confounded by CPS’ decision to keep the Melody staff, even though Delano’s students were technically higher performing. One suspicion is that CPS officials wanted the Melody principal to stay on. But three weeks ago, she left.
Chip Johnson, deputy chief of the Garfield-Humboldt Park Network, said she took a new position, but that he did not know where. He said everything was going smoothly, countering parents who lingered after the school bell, complaining.
At Brennemann in Uptown, a grandmother with three children walked into the school and then walked straight out because she didn’t like the principal’s attitude. Stewart Elementary was consolidated with Brennemann.
“I’m going to get them somewhere, and it’s going to be done today,” she said, though she noted that homeschooling the youngsters was a fall-back.
Parents gathered as well to talk about the changes at the welcoming school. Ieshia Thomason, whose daughter was in 2nd grade, said the new students seemed to be settling in well.
But some felt the increased number of students had led to disorganization; they complained about having to drop off children outside, rather than being able to see their classrooms.
At the new Ward Elementary, students milled around for several minutes after the day was supposed to start. Some parents said it was 8:21 before the staff began ushering children inside. For the next hour, cars pulled up, and students made their way in.
A couple Ward staffers stood in the main vestibule with lists of students and home rooms. They had a steady line of children and mothers asking them where they were supposed to go.
“It was a hot mess,” said one mother. “How can teachers send children to places when they don’t know their way around? I am going to give them a year to get it together.”
Because Ward moved into Ryerson, she said the old Ryerson parents had to help students find their way to their classrooms.
Some former Ryerson parents said they didn’t know exactly when school started, though another mother noted that she got several robocalls from the principal.
Rosalind Jackson said she felt the new Ward was disorganized. Jackson met her daughter’s homeroom teacher, but was disturbed to find out that only three Ryerson students were in her daughter’s classroom.
Jackson wondered out loud how long it would be before the principal held a meeting for parents. Some of the more active Ryerson parents said they did not feel particularly welcome at Ward and that they had not had much interaction with the principal over the summer.
Ward Principal Relanda Hobbs said she did not have time for an interview Monday.
Continued safety concerns
Ward’s head security guard said he thinks that the year will go smoothly and will wind up better than average. “We just have to keep parents and outsiders out and focus on the children,” said the security guard, who did not want to be identified by name.
The Ward security guard said he felt as though the extra police and city workers were a bit excessive. “It sends the wrong message,” he said. “The school should be an institution of learning. We should not feel as though we are under siege.”
However, there is a garbage-strewn vacant lot across the street from the new Ward and an unsecured abandoned building next to the lot. These were the conditions despite repeated promises from city officials that they were cleaning up the areas around the welcoming schools.
On the way home from dropping a child off at Disney Magnet School, Telisa Johnson said her biggest concern is “kids being affected by the gangs and walking through these other neighborhoods because their schools closed.”
Johnson added that a recent shooting in Uptown along a “quote-unquote Safe Passage” route added to her worries. Her children used to walk past there regularly, she said, “but not any longer.”
At the new Melody, the issue of safety was top on everyone’s mind. Early Sunday morning, a former Delano student was shot and killed about a block from the school. Baker said the 14-year-old boy, named Lavander Hearnes, was her daughter’s friend. The boy was to start high school on Monday.
Safety between Melody and Delano in East Garfield Park has been a big concern since it became clear that CPS was planning to close Delano. The Chicago Teachers Union took elected officials on a walk between the two schools. Meanwhlie, congressmen Bobby Rush and Danny Davis ducked into an abandoned building and remarked on the bad conditions.
Board member Mahalia Hines said she also walked between the buildings and came away thinking, “I would not send my child.”
After these concerns were raised, CPS officials decided to provide bus service between the schools, though the distance was too short to be technically eligible.
On Monday morning, two buses, one at 7:15 and one at 7:45 took about 20 students from the old Melody to the new one, which is in the Delano building. However, safe passage workers said “quite a few” students walked. Aniyah Bray and her twin brothers, dressed in pressed light blue polos, walked up to the desolate school at about 8:50 in the morning.
“You here for the bus?” called out LaShuna Johnson, a safe passage worker and the lone person in front of the old Melody school. “It left already.”
Hearing that, the boys turned around, telling their sister that the fastest way to the new Melody school building was to head down Van Buren. Johnson added that safe passage workers are along Van Buren, but not the other streets. “Go that way,” she told the three.
Though safe passage workers were at the corners, Aniyah noted that the distance between them on the long city blocks seemed far.
“I am a little bit nervous,” she said, “because we don’t know what can happen.”
This story has been updated to correct the spelling of the names of Brennemann and Stewart elementary schools.
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Three best window air conditioners
By Melissa Nott and BestReviews
Remember, when purchasing a window air conditioner, part of the machine will be outside the house and part will be inside. You'll need the appropriate amount of space for both.
Central air conditioning isn't an option for everyone. Sometimes, you need a good window AC unit to keep you cool. A window AC unit might not be as expensive as central air, but it's an investment nonetheless. To get the most for your money, what features should you look for when shopping for a window air conditioner?
In the following guide, we explore the features you'll find in both budget AC units and high-end appliances. There's something for everyone in the world of window AC units; read on to learn what's right for you.
Considerations when choosing window AC units
BTU rating and energy efficiency
BTU rating is a good measuring stick for an air conditioner's total power and cooling ability. Notably, 5,000 BTUs or less can be anemic for larger spaces. You want to make sure you select an appliance with the appropriate BTU output for your space. That said, you should also know that an AC unit with a higher BTU rating consumes more power and will likely result in a higher energy bill.
But an air conditioner's BTU rating alone doesn't complete the picture of how efficient it is. To find that out, you'll need to determine its EER, or energy efficiency ratio. An AC unit's EER factors in both BTU output and wattage. When considering products, look for the EER number on the package or in the product specs. The greater the number, the more efficient the air conditioner; some of the best window air conditioning units have an EER of at least 12.
Cool window AC features
In addition to energy efficiency and cooling power, you may wish to seek a window AC unit with some other handy features. For instance, a unit with a timer can help save you cash because you won't have to leave the unit running from the moment you leave for work until you're ready to go to bed at night. You can pre-program the air conditioner to activate at a certain hour, thereby maximizing your energy dollars. A unit with a sleep timer is nice, too, because you won't have to worry about turning off your window unit before hitting the sack each night.
Other desirable features in a window AC unit include variable fan speed, a remote control, and quiet operation.
Variable fan speed: Variable fan speed allows you to tailor how quickly (or slowly) a room fills with cool air. Sometimes you want your space cooled off immediately, but other times, you might prefer a more gradual cool-down.
Remote control: Lots of today's window AC units come with one or two small remote controls you can use to turn the appliance on and off from a distance. If you intend to place your AC unit in a high window — or if you simply like the idea of activating the air from the comfort of your seat on the couch — a window AC unit with a remote control could be right for you. Bear in mind, however, that these remotes are usually pretty small … and easy to lose.
Quiet operation: Perhaps this goes without saying, but most people prefer appliances that don't make a lot of noise. Unless you're looking for a window appliance to create some ambient white noise, we suggest an AC unit with a reputation for quiet operation. This holds especially true if you intend to install the unit in a bedroom or a spot where you'll be watching TV or studying.
Q. Should I invest a little more money in a window air conditioner with a digital thermostat?
A. That depends on how much control you want over the temperature of your room. Many high-end air conditioners have programmable digital thermostats that allow you to fine-tune the temperature of your space. If you're looking for a budget model, however, you can still get an AC unit with a good thermostat. However, it will probably be a mechanical thermostat that doesn't offer quite as much precision as a digital model.
Window AC units we recommend
Best of the Best: Frigidaire Window-Mounted Median Air Conditioner
Our take: A powerhouse window air conditioner that performs valuable functions beyond just cooling, such as air ionization, a sleep mode, and an energy-saving mode.
What we like: Powerful and efficient at 18,000 BTUs. This ENERGY STAR product can cool an area of over 1,000 square feet without problem. Creature comforts such as the timer and multiple airflow directions make this a luxury product.
What we dislike: It's pricey, and potential buyers should make sure they have an outlet that will support this product before investing.
Best bang for your buck: LG Window-Mounted Air Conditioner (12,000 BTU)
Our take: This air conditioner from LG is powerful enough to cool a large common room or even a small apartment.
What we like: It has useful features such as auto restart, a timer, and a remote control, and it offers 12,000 BTUs of cooling power.
What we dislike: The unit itself may be too large for some windows. We recommend that you take measurements before placing your order.
Choice 3: SPT 12000-BTU Window Air Conditioner
Our take: This AC unit is built to last, and overall, it's definitely worth the investment.
What we like: It has all the controls you need to make a room comfortable, not just colder. We appreciate the timer and fan speed options as well as the 12,000-BTU output.
What we dislike: Its operational noise could be a drawback for some consumers.
Melissa Nott is a writer for BestReviews. BestReviews is a product review company with a singular mission: to help simplify your purchasing decisions and save you time and money. BestReviews never accepts free products from manufacturers and purchases every product it reviews with its own funds.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. BestReviews and its newspaper partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links.
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Alabama lawmaker defends abortion: 'You kill them now or kill them later'
CP Current Page: Politics | Thursday, May 02, 2019
By Michael Gryboski, Christian Post Reporter | Thursday, May 02, 2019
Alabama State Representative John Rogers of Birmingham, explaining comments he made against an abortion bill. | YouTube/al.com
A Democratic state representative in Alabama justified the practice of abortion during a debate over a pro-life bill by arguing that “some kids are unwanted" and you either "kill them now or kill them later."
Rep. John Rogers of Birmingham garnered widespread condemnation for comments he made during a debate over House Bill 314, which makes most abortion procedures a felony. The bill eventually passed by a vote of 74–3.
Rogers argued that he was opposed to the bill because he believed it was a woman’s choice whether to abort her children, and then went on to say that “some kids are unwanted.”
“Some kids are unwanted, so you kill them now or you kill them later. You bring them in the world unwanted, unloved, you send them to the electric chair. So you kill them now or you kill them later,” said Rogers.
Rogers' statement was posted to social media on Wednesday by Daily Wire reporter Ryan Saavedra, whose tweet got as of Thursday afternoon over 7,700 retweets.
Donald Trump Jr. retweeted Saavedra’s post and weighed in on the comments by Rogers, describing them as “stomach curling.”
“Every Democrat running for President needs to be asked where they stand on this. The extreme turn we've seen from Dems on abortion recently is truly sickening,” tweeted Trump Jr.
Alexandra DeSanctis of National Review called the comment “horrifying” and “chilling,” adding in an opinion column that she believed it was “a striking reminder of how rarely abortion rights activists openly admit the reality of the right they are demanding.”
“Most often, they dismiss unborn human beings as a ‘clump of cells’ or a parasite within the mother,” wrote DeSanctis.
“Rogers has exposed those lies, admitting, as abortion defenders so rarely do, that every abortion procedure — no matter when or how it takes place — intentionally ends an innocent human life.”
For his part, Rogers has defended his comments, saying in a statement on Thursday that his comments were centered on his belief that Alabama in general does not value human life.
“We’ve closed 13 rural hospitals in this state, including Cooper Green. We have put hundreds of people in jail. Making it hard for you to get food stamps. In other words, if you’re on drug tests, you can’t get food stamps,” said Rogers, as reported by al.com.
“And then you’ve got at least two people a night dying in our Alabama prisons. It just doesn’t make sense. So why do you want to bring these people in the world and then deny them the right to process and live in Alabama?”
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CIMIC 2019 AGM strong profit cash and dividend performance in 2018
CIMIC 2019 AGM: strong profit, cash and dividend performance in 2018
Sustained returns and a positive outlook;
digital innovation and development centre to be established in Sydney
CIMIC Group Executive Chairman Marcelino Fernández Verdes said today that CIMIC was in an excellent position to deliver sustained shareholder returns, with a positive outlook across its core markets and a solid order book.
Speaking prior to the Group’s 2019 Annual General Meeting in Sydney, Mr Fernández Verdes said: “CIMIC performed well during 2018, reaching the top end of our profit guidance range and substantially increasing cash flow and net cash.
“Our outlook is bright, underpinned by continued support for infrastructure projects from the government and private sectors, demand for public private partnerships, investment by the resources sector, and the transition to renewable energy sources.
“These factors are driving a range of opportunities that suit our expertise, and allow us to provide unique, integrated capabilities for our clients.”
Mr Fernández Verdes announced a global initiative to drive digital transformation across CIMIC’s activities, spearheaded by a new company, Nexplore.
Nexplore, a partnership of the CIMIC, Hochtief and ACS Groups, has established digital innovation and development centres in Frankfurt and Minneapolis, and will establish centres in Sydney and Madrid this year.
“Together, through Nexplore, these three companies will systematically realise the opportunities offered by new and emerging technologies, working as a digital transformation incubator and accelerator,” Mr Fernández Verdes said.
“We’ll develop solutions that optimise our operations, build new business models, and assist us to shape the future for our activities.”
Addressing the meeting, CIMIC Group Chief Executive Officer Michael Wright said CIMIC had a robust level of work in hand and expected to achieve net profit after tax in the range of $790 million to $840 million in 2019, subject to market conditions.
“Since January this year, we have announced new projects worth more than $6 billion,” Mr Wright said.
“Last week, we were pleased to be advised of our preferred position on the two major packages for Brisbane’s multi-billion dollar Cross River Rail – the Tunnel, Stations and Development PPP, and the Rail, Integration and Systems Alliance.”
Cross River Rail is a collaborative result that draws together specialist skills across CPB Contractors, UGL and Pacific Partnerships, with the added support of EIC Activities.
For 2018, CIMIC reported net profit after tax at the top end of its guidance range and a strong balance sheet position.
Highlights of the 2018 result compared with 2017 included net profit after tax of $781 million, up 11%, cash flow from operating activities1 of $1.9 billion, up 22%, and net cash of $1.6 billion, up by more than $700 million. Total dividends declared for 2018 were 156 cents per share, a 16% increase compared with 2017.
“We are well positioned for the future, with strong teams of committed, talented and passionate people, leveraging the unique offering we have in our markets,” Mr Wright said.
“We bring discipline and innovation to drive sustainable outcomes that benefit our clients, our people and our shareholders.”
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'Attack of the Data Silos 2': Coming soon to an enterprise near you
ERP was supposed to get rid of the silo problem, but today's do-it-yourself analytics trend threatens to bring it back
Katherine Noyes (IDG News Service) 21 May, 2015 01:11
Just when you thought it was safe: data silos are coming back in many enterprises.
Information silos are the scourge whose downfall has been foretold ever since the rise of enterprise resource planning platforms in the 1990s, but today, their demise remains far from assured.
On the heels of the consumerization of enterprise software and the growing ubiquity of easy-to-use analytics tools, silos appear to be coming back in all their former collaboration-stifling glory as individual teams and departments pick and choose different tools for different purposes and data sets without enterprise-level oversight.
In the short term, that can deliver exciting new capabilities for the users involved, who can finally get the quick business-intelligence insights they want without the involvement of data analysts or IT. Hand in hand with that new democratization of analytics power, however, can come duplication of data and efforts, lack of compliance, data-quality issues and, yes, those dreaded silos again, preventing data and insights from being shared with other parts of the organization.
"ERP suites were designed to be a replacement for separate departmental applications," said analyst Henry Morris, a senior vice president with IDC.
In such scenarios, integrated applications were meant to share the same database for both efficiency and access to a common, integrated set of data.
That, however, is not quite how it worked out.
"Several things thwarted this vision," Morris said. One is that some companies implemented multiple ERP suites; another is the rise of the cloud and software-as-a-service, making tools cheaper and easier to purchase without corporate approval. In both cases, that vision of a single, unified set of data and software fell by the wayside.
The silo problem is particularly common with desktop-based tools into which users upload whatever data they have access to, noted Forrester analyst Martha Bennett. "You can easily replicate the same issue you've already got with spreadsheets," she said. "Multiple versions of the truth, except it looks prettier."
But it can happen in big data projects as well, she said. "Even a successful project -- one that yields tangible results that are of value -- may ultimately be a failure if it ends up remaining a silo."
Either way, the potential consequences are many: time wasted arguing about whose results are right; misguided decisions; regulatory and compliance exposure; and higher cost. "Most importantly, the organization cannot become truly data-driven in its decision-making, which is likely sooner or later to lead to competitive disadvantage," Bennett said.
Allied Global, a provider of call-center services, is no stranger to data silos. With nine call centers in four countries employing about 1,800 people, the company recently replaced a proprietary enterprise software setup that consisted of multiple disjointed pieces spanning different areas of the company.
Getting the right information into the hands of the right people in a timely manner was an ongoing challenge, said David Rae, the company's president and CEO. "We definitely had silos," he said. "We were probably making more decisions based on intuition or gut feeling than solid facts."
An analytics group was responsible for generating standard reports, but analysts had to pull data from various sources and then cleanse and verify it. Users weren't always willing to wait. Instead, some would circumvent the analytics team and seek out the data themselves for manipulation in Excel.
Company data resided in multiple places, however, so it wasn't always clear how to get it. "People had to send an email or walk over and try to get the information from the person they believed had it," Rae explained.
Starting in 2013 Allied implemented finance and human-capital management systems from Workday, and Rae took pains to ensure silos wouldn't pop up again.
After training a group of 75 or so users in Workday's analytics and reporting capabilities -- as well as its unified data architecture -- Rae gave them free rein for a limited time to explore the new tools to their collective heart's content.
"I figured for the first three to four months it would be fine to let the horses run wild," he said.
After that time, though, Allied started to impose some structure, including processes ensuring consistent data validation and standardizing a set of popular reports.
"My absolute concern was that instead of just an analytics group and a bunch of keeners, we now had 75 people trained" in Workday's analytics, Rae said. "I didn't want somebody in our Phoenix office creating something relevant but not sharing it, and someone in Manila creating the same thing because they didn't know it existed."
A common set of tools can be important, but even more critical is a common set of data, IDC's Morris said.
"It's not the proliferation of separate BI tools that is the problem," he explained. "If you had an integrated, reconciled data set, you can certainly apply multiple BI tools to get at the data."
Such integration requires cooperation between IT and the lines of business, and that brings up what may well be the most important piece of the puzzle: governance.
By 2017, most business users will have access to self-service analytics tools, according to a recent Gartner report. Less than 10 percent of self-service BI initiatives, however, will be governed sufficiently.
"Departments have a ferocious appetite to get insights from their data, but they also need security and management's trust," said Nic Smith, SAP's senior director of marketing for analytics and the company's Lumira tool.
"It may not sound fashionable, but data governance is more important than ever," Forrester's Bennett said.
The business side of the company should own the data, she advised, while IT focuses on making that data available in the right format.
Time, however, is still of the essence.
"Getting the job on time often trumps getting the job done with the right tools using the right data but a week or month later," said Boris Evelson, a vice president at Forrester. "We strongly believe that single version of the truth is not absolute -- it's relative and contextual, and how much are you willing to pay for 100 percent accuracy?"
Evelson recommends creating an enterprise data hub based on Hadoop or another similar, low-cost platform and then creating BI apps as "spokes" off of that hub.
Then, "pick your battles," he said. "Most of the enterprise data should be in the data hub," but "here you give up some of the controls: the data may not be very clean or integrated, but it's all in one place."
Whichever setup works best for now, it's a pretty safe bet this won't be the last time companies wrestle with the problem.
"The evolution of the business-intelligence market can be thought of as a pendulum," said Brad Peters, chairman and chief product officer at BI software provider Birst.
"We started at one extreme of the pendulum: an IT-owned, centrally governed model," he explained. "Then the pendulum swung to the other extreme in response to business-user demand. Today we're seeing the pendulum swing back towards the middle as IT and business leaders recognize the need to find a healthy balance."
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Has there ever been a better time to be an artist? With the proliferation of social media in the information age, people have more options, more tools, more influences; more everything. Whether it’s the Wikipedia entry on Fauvism or Geoff McFetridge’s Instagram, there are more ways than ever for people to immerse themselves in the visual arts, and in turn, synthesize their knowledge to create something new.
But wider audiences also mean an increased demand, which brings about a higher price tag. The democratization of the arts has produced a new gatekeeping elite, one that’s built on connections, access, and above all else, capital. For as great as your favorite local artist may be, good luck finding their work in a recognized gallery; if it hasn’t been seen by the right people, then it might as well not exist.
Since its founding in 2013, Unit London has sought to sift through the noise and champion individualistic art. Showcasing the likes of South African painter Ryan Hewett and celebrated visual artist Will Martyr, Unit London dispenses with hype in favor of quality and merit, a pursuit that has paid in dividends for the London-based art gallery and curatorial entity. Four years since its start, Unit London founders Joe Kennedy and Jonny Burt have become something of celebrities in the art world, recognized for successfully blending their 21st century PR sensibilities with a refined taste for the exciting.
“We’ve always been inspired by incredible artists. And we’ve also had a sort of disdain for the art gallery world,” says co-founder Joe Kennedy. “You can go to galleries and you can see works by artists who aren’t necessarily that talented or gifted, but because of their commercial viability or because they know the right people, they are presented in visible spaces, in certain crowds, and they start selling work at inflated prices.”
Describing Unit London as a reaction to the perceived elitism of the art world, Kennedy and Burt have carved out a name for themselves by believing wholeheartedly in the ability of their showcased artists instead of their potential for large profit margins. As art outsiders themselves – having no gallery experience prior to founding Unit London -- the pair has deliberately set to provide a platform for artists whose work might not be featured elsewhere.
“Someone like Ryan Hewett is just pure talent; the stuff that he makes is unimpeachable,” says Kennedy. “A lot of our artists didn’t get classically trained. But its those people who are just gifted individuals, I think they’re the people the art world needs to support; people who have a natural, innate gift, that’s what needs to be celebrated and championed.”
With a 4,000 sq foot space in London and an internationally recognized brand, it would be easier than ever for Burt and Kennedy to become the very gatekeepers they disdained. Instead, they’re remained true to their iconoclastic ethos by aggressively promoting the Unit London brand on social media. Beyond the pleasures of the here and now, Kennedy feels confident that Unit London’s innovations on social media platforms will ensure its longevity.
“In the future, ten, twenty, thirty years down the line, the new generation of collectors who are going to be coming through – who are now probably in their twenties – are going to be in their prime collecting age. But they’re going to have grown up with social media, they’re going to have grown up on mobile, and we’re the ones connecting with those people right now, so inadvertently it’s future-proofing us as well,” Kennedy says. “And a lot of the older, more established galleries are sort of looking over their shoulder and thinking ‘hang on, how are we going to be faring in ten years? How do we stay ahead of the curve?’ For us, it’s just natural.”
Even with inevitable advances in technology and their own progressive philosophy, Kennedy isn’t ready to dismiss the power of the pen and pad just yet.
“I’m a massive champion of the power of social media, but not in terms of substituting a physical work for an image on a screen,” Kennedy says. “You just can’t compare the experience of observing a painting on an Instagram feed to the experience you get seeing the work in the flesh. It will be monstrously difficult - if not impossible - to ever replace that experience.”
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Research. Camera. Action!
Journal transforms CMU research into video that will help researchers worldwide
12/15/2016 | Updated: 8/23/2017 7:45 AM
Contact: Dan Digmann
SCENES OF RESEARCH
A video scheduled to appear in the Journal of Visualized Experiments will provide a step-by-step demonstration of the new method CMU researchers found to create compounds that can be used in multiple research applications.
The video of CMU’s new research protocol will help to improve experimental reproducibility and benefit researchers worldwide.
CMU senior Brent Piligian is one of just a few undergraduate students videographer Paul Tamm has featured in the nearly 200 videos he’s recorded for the Journal of Visualized Experiments.
The new CMU protocol will allow easy and rapid access to various compounds that have applications in research fields such as biology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical science.
The video was based on a paper undergraduate student Brent Piligian, far right, co-authored with other CMU researchers, including CMU chemistry and biochemistry faculty member Benjamin Swarts, far left.
Central Michigan University researchers have found a more efficient, productive and eco-friendly method to create compounds that can be used in multiple research applications.
Researchers worldwide soon will be able to better follow CMU's new protocol through a video that will appear in the Journal of Visualized Experiments.
The academic journal recently sent a videographer to campus to record a video that will provide a step-by-step demonstration of the CMU research method. It will appear in the online edition of the journal featuring the CMU team's paper, "Rapid One-Step Enzymatic Synthesis and All-Aqueous Purification of Trehalose Analogues."
"One of the goals of the journal's video protocols is to improve experimental reproducibility, which is extremely important to the scientific community," said Benjamin Swarts, the CMU chemistry and biochemistry faculty member who led the research team.
In the weeks leading up to the recording session, research team members worked with journal writers to develop a video storyboard and script. Everything was based on the research paper written by Swarts and lead author Lisa Meints — previously one of Swarts' graduate researchers who now is pursuing a doctorate in biomolecular sciences at Michigan State University — and co-authors including Anne Poston, a current laboratory technician, and Brent Piligian, the undergraduate researcher who served as on-camera talent.
Talent in the lab and on camera
Piligian paused before he poured a clear solution into a vial.
The CMU undergraduate majoring in biomedical sciences and neuroscience looked up at the journal videographer who was documenting the research.
"How's the background?" Piligian, a senior from Plymouth, Michigan, asked as he motioned to the new Biosciences Building lab space surrounding him.
Without skipping a beat, the journal's videographer Paul Tamm responded, "Good and messy, just the way we want it."
Swarts said Tamm had commented that out of nearly 200 Journal of Visualized Experiments videos he has recorded, only a handful involved undergraduate students.
"This is a testament to CMU's great environment for undergraduate research and the talented students we have here at CMU," Swarts said.
Piligian has published five research papers as an undergraduate student and was named a 2016 Goldwater Scholar honorable mention. Still, he said serving as the talent for this journal video was among his most memorable experiences as he prepares for his career as a physician and researcher.
"I take so much pride in being able to share with the scientific community the research that my fellow lab members and I have worked so hard toward developing," Piligian said. "The skills I have gained from being a part of this work have better prepared me to analyze issues in the world around me and find effective avenues toward addressing them."
The Journal of Visualized Experiments issue that includes the CMU research paper and video is expected be released in early 2017.
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Gold steadies as dollar retreats, on way to best week in three
Published Fri, Apr 12 2019 5:38 AM EDT Updated Fri, Apr 12 2019 2:03 PM EDT
Gold will continue to shine amid a weak dollar, says author and gold pro Jim Rickards.
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Gold steadied on Friday en route to its first weekly gain in three weeks as the dollar weakened although the metal's advances were capped by stronger equities.
Spot gold rose 0.2 percent to $1,294.36 per ounce as of 10:20 a.m. The metal broke below $1,300 and hit a one-week low on Thursday, but prices have gained 0.3 percent so far this week.
U.S. gold futures settled $1.90 higher at $1,295.20.
"We're recovering a little bit after yesterday's big sell-off. The dollar strength really hurt precious metals and we're seeing some of that reverse with most currencies running a little higher versus the dollar this morning," said Chris Gaffney, president of world markets at TIAA Bank.
"We've got tame inflation, the trade situation is getting resolved and Brexit looks like it's going to be pushed down the road. So right now investors don't have any incentive to buy gold."
The dollar fell to its lowest in two weeks against key rivals and was headed for its first weekly decline in four weeks.
However, the stronger U.S. stock market, boosted by better-than-expected results from JPMorgan Chase & Co, a $33 billion energy deal and signs of stability in the Chinese economy, dented bullion's appeal.
A further dovish tone from the U.S. Federal Reserve and weaker global growth data could propel gold higher, Gaffney said, "but for now, it's going to struggle to get back above that $1,300 level.
Early in the week, bullion received support from increased buying by central banks and a dovish view from the European Central Bank as well as minutes from the U.S. Fed. However strong U.S. economic data on Thursday boosted the dollar and triggered a sell-off in gold.
Data showed weekly U.S. jobless claims fell to the lowest in nearly half a century and producer prices increased the most in five months in March.
"Given the marked decline we expect in U.S. equities this year, we suspect that safe-haven assets will soon surge," Capital Economics analysts said in a note.
"We think gold investment should be strong, particularly in the form of exchange-traded fund buying. As a result, we expect the price of gold to rally to $1,400 per ounce by end-2019."
Silver was up 1 percent at $15.10 an ounce.
Spot platinum rose 1.3 percent to $899.08 per ounce, heading for its fifth straight weekly gain.
Palladium was up 0.8 percent at $1,376.88 per ounce.
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First half review: Rambus top tech stock, Egghead scrambled
The first half of 2000 was exceptionally strong for most chip stocks and the odd specialty software developer, but money-losing Internet retail and infrastructure stocks took a beating as investors shied away from stocks that were hyped as the next great sectors on Wall Street.
Before delving into the statistics, it's important to note that measuring any stock's performance or lack thereof over such a short period of time invariably results in some exaggerated results. One dismal earnings report or a major contract win can make an enormous difference in such a short timeframe time frame.
But that disclaimer should take nothing away from Rambus (Nasdaq: RMBS), the DRAM manufacturer that led all technology stocks with a 511 percent improvement in the first half of the year.
Surging from just under $17 a share in late December, Rambus moved up to $103 a share by the end of June. It also delivered a 4-for-1 stock split.
Rambus and other chipmakers chip makers have reaped the benefits of surging demand for PCs, network equipment and video game consoles.
But perhaps the biggest breakthrough for Rambus came last month when it settled a pair of patent infringement lawsuits with Toshiba and Hitachi. Both Japanese electronics manufacturers agreed to pay royalties to Rambus to use its high-speed memory interface technology.
1st half Winners
Ticker 12/31/99 6/30/00 Change
RMBS 16.85 103 511%
TRCD 4.87 18.06 270%
VRTL 5.4 17.5 222%
CIEN 57.5 166.7 190%
AMD 28.9 77.15 167%
SFA 27.93 74.5 166.6%
RACE 2.7 6.65 143.3%
HRBC 8 18.5 131.25%
TRMB 21.6 48.8 125.7%
**Prices as of 6/30.
EGGS 16.18 2.93 -81.8%
BAANF 14.12 2.62 -81.4%
ELCO 34 6.87 -79.7%
SCOC 30.37 6.37 -79%
NEWZ 11.68 2.25 -78.6%
DRIV 33.3 7.68 -77%
NOVL 33.9 9.25 -76.8%
CORL 15.12 3.94 -73.5%
Analysts said more OEMs will be signing on later this year, giving Rambus another healthy revenue stream to accompany its thriving DRAM business.
"Those settlements dramatically open up near-term royalty opportunities for Rambus," said Greg Mischou, an analyst at UBS Warburg. "Also, the rapid acceptance of the Sony PlayStation2 in Japan is another catalyst for this stock. Eventually, we see the ramping of desktop systems using its technology as well."
Of course, DRAM, SDRAM and DDRAM prices are famous for their instability. As other chipmakers chip makers ramp up production, prices will certainly come down.
However, Mischou said Rambus figures to survive the eventual capacity issues because the DRAM market has gone through so much consolidation in the past five years. During the last boom cycle in the DRAM industry in 1995 as many as 12 major vendors were slugging it out for market share. Now, there are only four or five competitors.
"We're still 12 to 18 months away from supply issues being a concern," Mischou said. "I'd be more concerned about the demand drivers. Right now, there's strong demand for communications-equipment and broadband customers."
Mischou maintains a "strong buy" recommendation and a 12-month price target of $165 a share. Morgan Stanley Dean Witter's Mark Edelstone also calls it a "strong buy" and sees the stock hitting $200 a share in the next year.
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) was another first-half star, jumping 167 percent so far this year thanks to strong sales of its popular Athlon microprocessor.
In the first quarter, AMD shattered analysts' estimates, earning $189.3 million, or $1.15 a share, on sales of $1.09 billion.
Analysts were only expecting a profit of 58 cents a share in the quarter.
Along with shipping more than 6.5 million processors in the quarter, AMD said it expects Athlon to see 50 percent sequential unit growth in the second quarter to more than 1.8 million.
"(AMD) has had a terrific first half, but the competitive environment gets more intense in the second half," Mischou said. "Intel's getting much more aggressive and is ramping up production of its 0.18-micron processors. It's still an issue of execution with AMD."
Ciena (Nasdaq: CIEN) muscled its way into the top 10 thanks to surprisingly strong earnings and constant takeover rumors.
Up more than 190 percent so far this year, Ciena, analysts are convinced, Ciena has a bright future whether it remains independent or joins forces with a major network-equipment vendor such as Cisco (Nasdaq: CSCO), Lucent (NYSE: LU) or Nortel Networks (NYSE: NT).
It wasn't too long ago that Ciena was one of the biggest losers of the year after its proposed merger with Tellabs (Nasdaq: TLAB) evaporated back in late 1998.
It turns out that Ciena has done just fine on its own, making significant strides in fiber-optic communications equipment, widely considered the future of its industry.
"Ciena is really something of a turnaround situation," said Jeff Lipton, an analyst at Chase H&Q. "They've made a remarkable recovery in the past year. More than anything, they have great manufacturing capabilities. There's always been a lot of competitive noise surrounding Ciena, but people seem to forget that this stuff is really hard to do."
Tricord Systems (Nasdaq: TRCD), a maker of high-performance enterprise servers, hustled up 271 percent in the first half, surging from below $5 a share to $18 a share. Vertel (Nasdaq: VRTL) also deserves some praise after it gained 221 percent as demand for its network management software continued to surge.
Egghead.com (Nasdaq: EGGS) didn't have much fun in the first half, losing 82 percent of its value.
Egghead.com The company was pulled down with the rest of the Internet retailers when analysts finally conceded that profits were important despite the impressive revenue growth most of the companies were experiencing.
Still, Egghead.com will report sales of more than $620 million this year and perhaps as much as $800 million next year, good enough to put it in the top 10 among online retailers and ahead of investor favorite eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY).
"I like to call Egghead.com the Rodney Dangerfield of Internet retailers," said Jennifer Jordan, an analyst at First Security Van Kasper. "They improved their bottom line this year, but the top line has missed estimates. People are still struggling to determine the proper balance between revenue and gross margins."
Jordan added that investors might have a hard time warming up to Egghead.com because of the difficulties it endured in its final days as a brick-and-mortar operation.
"They've got a strong recurring customer base, about 70 percent of total sales," she said. "If they were to trim some of their marketing expenses, they might be able to improve their margins without losing much from the top line."
Novell (Nasdaq: NOVL), one of the feel-good turnaround stories from last year, took its lump lumps in the first half, falling 74 percent after warning that it would miss analysts' estimates by a wide margin in its second quarter.
First Call Corp. consensus had predicted the network software developer would earn 16 cents a share in the quarter.
Novell checked in with a profit of $31 million, or 9 cents a share, on sales of $302 million.
Novell blamed a combination of Windows 2000, Linux-based products, and management and organizational issues for its lackluster sales.
Finally, there's Corel (Nasdaq: CORL), the software developer that tried to ride the Linux buzz to the top but ultimately missed the boat.
A series of earnings disappoints disappointments, layoffs and management departures have left Corel shareholders shaking their heads.
For the first six months, Corel shares plunged 74 percent.
Company officials told analysts not to expect any dramatic improvement in sales or earnings for the next couple of quarters.
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April 7, 2014 Anonymous People, RecoveryThe Council
One of my responsibilities at The Council is to help support showings of the documentary film The Anonymous People. I have had the privilege of seeing the film 10 times throughout the Philadelphia region. I know the film by heart.
But my favorite part of The Anonymous People isn’t the film. The best part for me is witnessing the reaction of audience members afterwards. The film has a special way of encouraging people to view addiction and recovery in a different way. And when a person hears a new perspective about an incurable disease that can destroy lives and fill prisons, it tends to loosen the lips a bit; especially when there has been no public forum for talking about these issues.
There are a few themes or patterns in the way audience members react to the film’s message. I call these patterns “tales from the anonymous people.” Some audience members always leave the theater immediately after the film is over. I surmise that they have another commitment or wish to smoke a cigarette. Some viewers who leave are unsettled by the film’s message to consider speaking out in support of recovery. For some viewers, this message of advocacy cuts against the culture of their recovery. I clearly respect that sentiment.
There are many other audience members, however, who stay and ask questions. They listen intently to the discussion and they quietly speak of feeling empowered, hopeful and wanting to support recovery in their community. They want to support recovery either because they are so thankful for it; still wishing for it to strengthen; or heartbroken because it did not come in time or last long enough for their loved one. I clearly respect these sentiments as well.
These are some tales of anonymous people. And they speak volumes. These tales say that recovery has come a long way. We now need a big tent to hold the different pathways to recovery, as well as the different beliefs about the role advocacy may have in our life of recovery. Silence has been replaced with a big tent which is certain to grow even bigger in the near future.
My tale is after we are all in the big tent, when we will find our common voice. If you have not yet seen the film, please come to one of our Philadelphia showings and bring a loved one. You will be very glad you came, as you are witnessing history in the making. You will then have your own tale to tell. And I respect that.
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My Take: The Anonymous People by Jim Kosa
March 12, 2014 Anonymous People, RecoveryThe Council
I watched a great documentary film, recently, called The Anonymous People. It’s about addicts, those people everybody knows, some intimately, but nobody wants to talk about. They range from crazy, albeit harmless, Aunt Betty ,who’s never been seen without a can of beer in her hand, to Robert Downy, Jr. ,who’s gone from being a vagrant at death’s door, to one of the hottest, most respected stars in Hollywood, and everyone in between. I mean everyone in between, because addicts, whether their poison is drugs, alcohol, food, sex, gambling, or a host of other unhealthy behaviors, are easily mistaken for the rest of us.
Still, addicts hide in plain sight, to a large extent, pariah. Why? Addiction, including alcoholism, has been recognized as a disease by the American Medical Association for over 50 years. Victims of Cancer, Parkinson’s, and just about every other major disease, aren’t discriminated against to anywhere near the degree that alcoholics and addicts are, even those in long-term (Up to 60+ years!) Recovery. But, then, these victims, of what I’ll call Mainstream Diseases, aren’t treated like criminals.
One activist in the film, a woman in recovery from Alcoholism for over 42 years, is fighting for alcoholics to receive the same level of support she received when battling Breast Cancer. “The medical community couldn’t do enough for me.”, she exclaimed.
Of the $250 Billion taxpayer dollars spent on addiction annually, only 4 % is spent on prevention and treatment. The rest is spent on prosecution and incarceration. It’s common knowledge that The War on Drugs has been failing miserably for over five decades. Still, archaic laws, that do far more harm than good on multiple levels, remain in effect. Get pulled over for driving drunk and the System welcomes you with open arms and processes you post haste. Try to get a heroin addict into a rehab and you could be bogged down in red tape for weeks. It’s insane.
It’s, also, ironic that the film places much of the responsibility for the stigma connected with addiction on addicts themselves. It dissects the Traditions of 12 Step Programs which emphasize the importance of anonymity, and how these are too often misinterpreted to the detriment of the Fellowship. At one point in the film, Bill Wilson, himself, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, the mother of all 12 Step Programs, actually encourages recovering alcoholics to speak about their own recovery and to advocate for the rights of other alcoholics, as long as they do not involve the twelve-step group by name.
To that end, then, I’m Jim and I am in long-term recovery, which means that I have not used alcohol for more than 15 years. I am committed to recovery because it has given me and my family new purpose and hope for the future, while helping me gain stability in my life. I am now speaking out because long-term recovery has helped me change my life for the better, and I want to make it possible for others to do the same.
With over 22,000,000 alcoholics in the United States alone, and only 2,000,000 in recovery, how can I not?
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Government body sounds alarm over households in fuel poverty
By Maria Ahmed on July 13, 2009 in Adults, Older people
The number of vulnerable households without adequate fuel has more than tripled in the past four years, the government’s Fuel Poverty Advisory Group has warned.
The group’s seventh report, published today, said that more than million households were in fuel poverty in September last year compared with 1.2 million in 2004. Around Half of these were pensioner households.
Bills rise
Average domestic fuel bills rose dramatically over the past five years, with combined gas and electricity bills increasing from £572 to £1,287 between January 2003 and September 2008, according to figures cited in the report.
The advisory group predicted that the growth in unemployment would have a negative impact on fuel poverty levels,
“even when compared to any positive impact arising from recent price cuts”.
It called on the government to spell out how it would meet its target of eradicating fuel poverty by 2016, ensure that the most vulnerable households got help with energy bills and increase benefits in line with real energy costs.
Responding to the report, energy minister David Kidney pointed out that the government had spent more than £20bn on policies and programmes to help tackle fuel poverty.
He added: “We know the challenge needs further action, and recognise that rising energy costs has reversed the downward trend on the number of households in fuel poverty. The transition to a low-carbon energy supply will also impact on consumers. We will be doing all we can to ease the burden on low-income households and provide the support required to be able to heat and power their homes at an affordable cost.”
Older people’s charity Age Concern and Help the Aged supported the advisory group’s recommendations.
Director Michelle Mitchell said: “It is imperative that a proper business plan and a route map to deal with thie elementary problem is prepared by and owned by the government as a whole. This needs to happen now – or more vulnerable older people will struggle to keep warm and well.”
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Dutch supermarkets delist major brands after pricing row
By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS contact
Olive oil prices paid to producers more than doubled during 2014 after a perfect storm of factors devastated European and North African olive crops
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Dutch supermarkets Jumbo and C1000 have boycotted Bertolli olive oil and products from Ferrero and Douwe Egberts following a pricing row – although Douwe Egberts products returned to shelves last week after it reached an agreement with the retailers.
The products’ delisting has lasted several weeks, after the manufacturers failed to reach an agreement on price with the retailers, both of which are part of the Jumbo Supermarkets Group.
“We can confirm that currently some products of Bertolli (olive oil) and Ferrero are not sold by Jumbo, following some conversations that we have with these suppliers on the purchasing conditions,” said Jumbo spokesperson ClaireTrügg.
“At Jumbo, we guarantee our customers the lowest price. Therefore, we want to have the best possible price, where our customers can benefit from. Until then, we offer a suitable alternative for these products, such as our own Jumbo brand,” she said.
No one from Bertolli olive oil’s parent company Deloleo responded to a request for comment on the disagreement, but olive oil prices have skyrocketed after the European olive industry was hit last year by unusual weather, bacterial blight, insects and large flocks of starlings, which destroyed swathes of the crop.
According to the International Olive Council, production is at its lowest in 15 years and prices from producers have more than doubled, up 121% in December 2014 compared to a year earlier.
Cocoa prices have also risen in the past year, up 12% in October compared to a year earlier, leading to higher prices for chocolate products across the industry, while coffee prices doubled last year following a drought that devastated production in Brazil.
A spokesperson for coffee company Douwe Egberts told FoodNavigator that it had reached an agreement with Jumbo last Tuesday, meaning the supermarket chains would restock its products, effective immediately. He would not elaborate on the impact the products’ delisting had had on the company, nor on the details of the negotiations.
Ferrero did not respond to a query about the effect of the boycott on its business.
According to Nielsen figures, the Jumbo Supermarkets Group had a 21.7% share of the Dutch grocery retail market in 2012.
Related topics: Markets, Ferrero
Commission fears Cargill’s ADM chocolate buy could lead to price hikes
‘Ferrero is not and will not be up for sale,’ says CEO
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Innovative Bites celebrates double-digit growth
By Jenny Eagle contact
Innovtive Bites supplies Twinkies to UK grocery stores. Picture: Innovative Bites.
Related tags: Innovative bites, Asda, Wal-mart, Sainsbury's
Innovative Bites, sweets and snacks supplier has announced double-digit growth across four of the Big 5 supermarkets in the UK.
According to the Guardian newspaper (February 7, 2017), Aldi has overtaken the Co-op to become the UK’s fifth largest grocer alongside ASDA, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose.
25% increase
Innovative Bites supplies products to ASDA, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose as well as the Co-op and Morrison's.
Vishal Madhu, founder, Innovative Bites, said in the past 12 months, it has increased its foothold within the Big 5, adding 1,000,000 cases of product to its annual orders - a 25% increase on 2016.
"We are delighted to see such substantial growth and we continue to invest in our core confectionery business, which includes sweets such as Twinkies and Baking Buddy Mega Marshmallows, finding new on-trend opportunities to expand our product portfolio,” he added.
Thanks to its success, Madhu says the company can improve efficiencies, to become more competitive with its pricing which leads to an increase in orders.
Innovative Bites acquired Hancocks, a UK supplier of wholesale sweets, this month from H2 Equity Partners and management. It is its second acquisition in 12 months after acquiring Bonds of London last year. It also moved into new 105,000 sq. ft premises, and has expanded its product portfolio.
The company now supplies branded and own label products to more than 7,000 customers across the UK.
"Our acquisition of Hancocks aligns with our aspirations to significantly grow Innovative Bites' scale in the UK and across Europe. Our businesses are highly complementary and differentiated in our products, geography and approach, so we are hugely excited about our combined potential," said Madhu.
Battle of the supermarkets
The Guardian reported Aldi and Lidl now control nearly 11% of the UK grocery market after the major players Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda all lost share.
It claims the rise of the discounters, which stock a much smaller range of goods than in most rival stores, has led to price cuts across the sector as the traditional supermarkets try to win back shoppers.
Despite being overtaken by Aldi, Co-op sales rose by 2% also well ahead of its bigger rivals, continuing a run of growth stretching back to July 2015, helping it maintain a 6% market share.
Of the big four supermarkets, only Morrisons gained market share in the period, taking it to 10.9%.
Related topics: Markets, Candy
Bobby’s B-POP lollipop wins 'Confectionery Product Launch of the Year'
Trolli candy range set for UK entry
Bonds of London launches 3-for-£1 range with new-look design
Trolli Candy hires Innovative Bites as its UK distributor
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Cruise News Thomson Cruises Thomson Cruise Ship Experiences Power Failure
Thomson Cruise Ship Experiences Power Failure
On Saturday, July 23 the Thomson Celebration experienced a power failure while departing the port in Valletta, Malta.
Local news reports the power failure lasted for an hour and occurred just as the 33,930 gross ton ship was departing the harbour at around 6 PM. The ship drifted for about 100 metres and the captain deployed the anchor before it hit the breakwater. Local tug boats were deployed to help secure the ship at the mouth of the port entrance.
A Thomson Cruises spokesperson said:
“We can confirm that the Thomson Celebration experienced a brief delay to its itinerary on Saturday July 23rd, as a result of a technical issue. We worked swiftly to resolve the matter, ensuring minimal impact to our customers’ holidays, and the ship arrived at its next port of call as scheduled.
“Thomson Cruises would like to reassure customers that situations such as this are very rare.”
After around an hour the power issue was resolved, Thomson Celebration then departed for its next scheduled port of call of Messina, Italy. There has been no delay in the ship’s itinerary and everything has continued as normal. Thomson Celebration is sailing a 7-night Adriatic cruise which will arrive back at its homeport in Croatia on July 28.
Thomson Celebration sails for British-based Thomson Cruises and can carry 1,215 passengers at double occupancy. Cruise Hive has reached out to the cruise line for a statement and will update this post once we get a response.
Thomson Cruises
UK’s Third Largest Cruise Line Announces Adults-Only Ship and All Inclusive Fleet
Emrys Thakkar - Mar 20, 2018
Marella Cruises which was previously known as Thomson Cruises has announced details on its upcoming newly added cruise ship and that the entire fleet is going all inclusive.
Third Largest Cruise Line in UK to Change Name
Emrys Thakkar - Oct 9, 2017
UK cruise line Thomson Cruises is rebranding to Marella Cruises but will still be part of TUI.
Cruise Line Releases Stunning Dry Dock Time Lapse
Emrys Thakkar - May 12, 2017
A new time-lapse video is doing the rounds on the new addition to the Thomson Cruises fleet.
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Deal : F Porthole Stateroom from US$7,745 or AUD$11,155 *
Luxury Cruise Package
Limited Cabins on Offer
Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands with Paul Gauguin
Multiple Departures
23Nov19, 29Aug20, 21Nov20
Multiple arrivals from 07Dec19 to 05Dec20
Australia & New Zealand, Pacific Islands
m/s Paul Gauguin
Fly-Cruise
Ports of Call Papeete, Fakarava, Omoa, Atuona, Hapatoni, Tiaohae, Huahine, Bora Bora, Taha'a (Motu Mahana), Moorea, Papeete
Natural beauty is on display everywhere you look on this two-week journey through the Marquesas, Tuamotus, and the Society Islands. This itinerary offers plenty of time to explore at your own pace, from the pristine beaches and exceptional diving of the Tuamotu Archipelago to the Marquesas Islands of Fatu Hiva, Hiva Oa, Tahuata, and Nuku Hiva, all of which are as rich in culture as they are in rugged, natural beauty. Continue on to the picturesque Society Islands.
Paul Gauguin Advantages
Fakarava is a nature lover’s paradise. The remote island is a sanctuary for rare birds, plants, and crustaceans, many of which are easily spotted during a stroll on the island’s pink-sand beaches.
Step back in history on the island of Hiva Oa, which is the burial place of artist Paul Gauguin, as well as home of the largest stone sculptures in the Marquesas, considered to be linked to the famous tikis of Easter Island.
Spend a relaxing day on Motu Mahana, their very own private islet, complete with white-sand beaches, swaying palm trees, a barbecue lunch, drinks served in coconuts, and a floating lagoon bar
In Bora Bora, spend time at an exclusive white-sand beach on a motu enjoying snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, volleyball, and stunning views of Mount Otemanu.
Roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles
Airport/pier transfers
All shipboard meals with the choice of three open-seating dining venues.
All shipboard amenities, activities and entertainment.
All onboard gratuities for room stewards and dining staff.
Complimentary beverages, including select wines and spirits, soft drinks, bottled water and hot beverages served throughout the ship.
Complimentary 24-hour room service.
Mini-bar replenished daily with soft drinks, beer and bottled water.
Complimentary use of our exclusive, private white sand beach in Bora Bora, with bar service, volleyball and snorkelling.
Complimentary day on our private islet, Motu Mahana, off the coast of Taha’a, featuring snorkelling, watersports, barbecue with full bar service, and Polynesian hospitality.
Retractable watersports marina featuring complimentary windsurfing and kayaking (subject to weather conditions).
* This product is priced in United States Dollars (USD), AUD rates can fluctuate depending on exchange rates, final rates in AUD will be confirmed by your consultant at time of booking.
F Porthole Stateroom US$7,745 or AUD$11,155 Book
E Window Stateroom US$8,095 or AUD$11,659 Book
D Balcony Stateroom US$10,545 or AUD$15,187 Book
C Balcony Stateroom US$10,895 or AUD$15,691 Book
Veranda B Suite US$13,445 or AUD$19,364 Book
Veranda A Suite US$16,345 or AUD$23,540 Book
Grand Suite US$21,195 or AUD$30,526 Book
Owner's Suites US$22,145 or AUD$31,894 Book
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All shipboard meals, in a choice of venues
All beverages, including select wines and spirits
Onboard gratuities for room stewards and dining staff
Complimentary watersports
Day at a private islet, Motu Mahana
Access to a private beach in Bora Bora
Embark the m/s Paul Gauguin in Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands
The islands of Polynesia are a gorgeous collection of volcanic atolls strewn across the grand Pacific Ocean, and the island of Tahiti is the largest of all 118. Explore the dynamic dining, nightlife, and shopping in the capital city of Papeete before embarking on The Gauguin.
Spend the day enjoying The Gauguin’s Polynesian ambience: casual, leisurely, and graceful. Perhaps you’ll take in a lecture by one of our special guests, and then reflect on your day over classic French cuisine at L’Etoile.
Fakarava, Tuamotus
Before modern navigation, this region was known as the “Dangerous Archipelago” for its shallow passages. Today, that same characteristic makes Fakarava a diver’s paradise. Those who prefer to stay on dry land can explore charming villages, ancient temples, and a 19th-century coral church.
Take a day to enjoy shipboard life: relax poolside, watch the South Pacific pass by, play some table tennis, or learn about our next port in the Reading Gallery.
Omoa, Fatu Hiva, Marquesas
The island of Fatu Hiva is best described as wild and spectacularly beautiful. The jungle greenery begins at the water’s edge, with narrow ravines, deep gorges, and sheer cliffs that plunge straight down into the splashing surf.
Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas
Hiva Oa is the second-largest island in the Marquesas, and location of significant historical and cultural sites. Painter Paul Gauguin is buried in the island’s main town of Atuona, while the village of Pumau is where you’ll find the largest stone sculptures in the Marquesas. In fact, they’re considered relatives of the famous tikis of Necker Island, north of Hawaii, and Easter Island.
Hapatoni, Tahuata, Marquesas
The smallest of the Marquesas archipelago at only 19 square miles, Tahuata is a leaf-shaped volcanic island that welcomes visitors with sheer cliffs, white-sand beaches, a charming seafront village with an ancient royal walkway, and a huge, Vatican-built Catholic church.
Tiaohae, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas
The island of Nuku Hiva is the governmental and economic center of the Marquesas. It’s also stunningly beautiful, with three major bays on the south coast and similarly gorgeous inlets on the north coast. Witness Mother Nature at her best with an optional 4×4 excursion through the Taipivai Valley.
Days Nine-Ten
The next two days will be at sea, which affords you plenty of time to relax and enjoy the amenities and entertainment onboard The Gauguin, like the award-winning spa, casino, and lectures by onboard experts.
Days Eleven
Huahine, Society Islands
Known as “The Garden Island,” Huahine’s lush rainforests and dramatic terrain surround sacred sites and legendary landmarks that are among the best-preserved archeological sites in French Polynesia. If Huahine’s expansive lagoon is calling your name, enjoy a SCUBA diving excursion or picnic on the beach.
Days Twelve
Bora Bora, Society Islands
A bucket list destination for many, stunning Bora Bora welcomes you to explore lush peaks, white-sand beaches, colorful coral reefs, and romantic lagoons. Experience the natural beauty of the island with an optional snorkeling excursion, sunset jetboat ride, or a helicopter tour that flies you over Bora Bora’s iconic Mount Otemanu. You can also spend time at our private beach which offers volleyball, snorkeling, kayaking and paddleboarding.
Taha’a (Motu Mahana), Society Islands
Embark on your choice of exciting shore excursions today, or spend your whole day relaxing on Motu Mahana, our very own private islet. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking, or simply lounge on the beach with a chilled beverage from our floating bar. Les Gauguines will also be on hand to provide musical entertainment and demonstrate traditional Polynesian crafts. A delicious barbecue lunch is provided.
Moorea, Society Islands / Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands
Vibrant colors abound on Moorea, in everything from fresh fruits and flowers to multi-hued lagoons, and from spectacular mountain peaks to palm-fringed beaches. Shop for local handicrafts, embark on an optional dolphin-watching expedition with a marine biologist, and sample the local pineapples, said to be the most delicious in all of French Polynesia.
Disembark in Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands
Tahiti’s capital city of Papeete welcomes you back with emerald hillsides, sapphire waters, and warm breezes. If you’re not ready for your South Pacific vacation to end, spend a few days here experiencing resorts, spas, restaurants, nightlife, and shopping.
Owner's Suite 701Owner's Suite7002GS Grand SuiteA Veranda SuiteB Veranda StateroomC Balcony StateroomD Balcony StateroomE Window Stateroom
CATEGORY OS 701 | 534 sq. ft.
Stateroom: 457 sq. ft.
Veranda: 77 sq. ft.
Owner’s Suite 701 can accommodate up to 3 guests.
Bathroom includes a separate shower and a dressing area.
Owner’s Suite includes Butler Service and complimentary internet.
Note: Loveseat beds are slightly smaller than a standard twin bed.
CATEGORY OS 7002 | 588 sq. ft.
Owner’s Suite 7002 has a queen-size bed, and can accommodate up to 3 guests.
Bathroom includes a full-size tub and dressing area.
CATEGORY GS | 529 sq. ft.
Veranda: 197 sq. ft.
Two suites available: Paul Gauguin Suite (801), Flora Tristan Suite (802).
Grand Suites can accommodate up to 3 guests.
Grand Suites includes Butler service and complimentary internet.
CATEGORY A | 358 sq. ft.
CATEGORY A 7004 | 349 sq. ft.
4 Suites available: Tahiti Suite (709), Pont Avent Suite (710), Atuona Suite (711), Arles Suite (712).
Veranda Suites can accommodate up to 3 guests.
Veranda Suite 7004 has a queen-size bed.
Includes complimentary Butler Service.
CATEGORY B | 305 sq. ft.
CATEGORY B 7003 | 303 sq. ft.
B Veranda Staterooms can accommodate a third guest by adding a sofa bed.
Stateroom 7003 features a shower stall with no tub and also a queen-size bed.
CATEGORY C | 239 sq. ft.
Veranda : 37 sq. ft.
Balcony Staterooms ending in 6 or 8 can accommodate a third guest in a loveseat convertible (except 7006 & 766).
Stateroom 7006 (stateroom 206 sq. ft. – balcony 37 sq. ft.) features a very small bathroom with shower only
The following staterooms vary in size and feature shower stall with no tub:
763 (stateroom 186 sq. ft. – balcony 75 sq. ft.)
CATEGORY D | 239 sq. ft.
Balcony Staterooms ending in 6 or 8 can accommodate a third guest in a loveseat convertible.
CATEGORY E | 200 sq. ft.
Stateroom: 200 sq. ft. with picture window
Wheelchair-accessible stateroom (415)
Window Staterooms ending in 5, 6, or 8 (except 415) can accommodate a third guest in a loveseat convertible.
Designed specifically to glide through the shallow seas of the South Pacific, TheGauguin is the flagship of Paul Gauguin Cruises and a small-ship cruiser’s dream. She delivers travelers to intimate ports inaccessible to larger cruise ships, all the while providing an onboard experience that is nothing short of luxurious. Guests aboard the luxury cruises enjoy spacious suites and staterooms (more than 70% with private balconies), an onboard watersports marina, three dining venues, an extensive spa, and five-star service. Life onboard also reflects the beauty and rich cultural heritage of the islands she calls upon, with a warm, friendly feel, informal setting, and even a beloved troupe of Gauguines and Gauguins—local Tahitians who serve as cruise staff, entertainers, and storytellers.
Ship Statistics
Crew: 217/International
Crew-to-Guest Ratio: 1:1.5, one of the highest of any luxury cruise ship
Officers: European and International
Registry: Bahamas
Shipyard: Chantiers de l’Atlantique (Saint Nazaire, France)
Length: 504 feet
Width: 72 feet
Draft: 17.1 feet
Tonnage: 19,200 tons
Maximum speed: 18 knots
Passenger decks: 7
Call letters: C6TH9
Propulsion System: Diesel electric
Nearly 70% of suites and staterooms have private balconies, and all feature an ocean view, temperature control, queen-size bed (a limited number can have twin-bed configuration), bathroom with full-size bathtub and shower, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, TV, CD/DVD player, personal safe, refrigerator stocked with soft drinks, and more. There is one wheelchair-accessible stateroom, and select staterooms can accommodate three guests.
During every meal onboard The Gauguin, with every sumptuous bit you sample, and each time the attentive staff fill your glass, you’ll begin to realize that dining on the high seas with Paul Gauguin Cruises is truly something special. Embark upon a five-star culinary adventure, designed just for you by some of the world’s most talented and award-winning chefs, including Jean-Pierre Vigato, Chef Propriétaire at Paris’ Michelin-starred Restaurant Apicius. What’s more, every one of the onboard dining options is included in your cruise fare. Bon appétit!
Dine al fresco or enjoy wraparound ocean views from the dining room of La Veranda, where we offer an ever-changing selection of buffet breakfast and lunch items and a la carte options, many of which are inspired by the destinations we visit. In the evening, La Veranda is transformed to a reservation-only dining venue serving Jean-Pierre Vigato’s gourmet cuisine.
L’Etoile
The exquisite main dining room is dressed to impress with perfectly appointed décor, fine table linens, and delicate china. Join us every evening for dinner and sample a tantalizing array of expertly prepared dishes, perfectly paired with complimentary wines.
Le Grill
When your day’s plans call for a more casual dining experience, join us at Le Grill, located by the pool and offering a buffet breakfast, grilled lunch favorites, salads, and fresh tropical fruit. In the afternoon, stop by for tea with finger sandwiches, fresh fruit, desserts, pastries, and petit fours. Return in the evening to sample Polynesian specialties in a relaxed atmosphere. Reservations required for dinner.
When you travel onboard The Gauguin, you won’t spend your days at sea simply biding your time until we arrive at the next destination. On the ship, every day (and night!) brings new and exciting opportunities for entertainment and enrichment.
Les Gauguins & Les Gauguines
On every voyage of The Gauguin, we’re accompanied by the own troupe of Tahitian hosts and entertainers that bring the spirit of Polynesia to life. Enjoy a retelling of ancestral legends through dance, delight in traditional songs onboard and on the private motu, and learn local handicrafts during hands-on demonstrations. Couples celebrating a honeymoon or anniversary can even attend a Polynesian blessing ceremony.
Le Grand Salon
When the sun goes down at sea, Le Grand Salon comes alive with spectacular performances. Every night brings something different, whether it’s Les Gauguins & Les Gauguines performing ote’a—a complex line dance accompanied by drums—live piano music, Broadway show tunes, or foot-tapping rock music. Return to the main lounge during the day for a game of table tennis or lecture from a roster of anthropologists, archeologists, and marine biologists, as well as visiting experts on other popular topics.
This versatile lounge offers morning snacks, serves as the backdrop for special events, hosts Polynesian activities led by Les Gauguines, and is the perfect place to grab a nightcap and dance under the stars to live music.
Le Casino and Piano Bar
Try your luck in Le Casino, which features slot machines, blackjack, and roulette, and is open every evening, except where prohibited by port regulations. We also invite you to grab a drink at the Piano Bar and enjoy nightly piano entertainment.
Pool and Pool Bar
Soak in the South Pacific sunshine with a day spent lounging by the outdoor pool. Cool off in the refreshing water, grab a cocktail from the adjacent Pool Bar, or take in the scenery from a comfortable lounge chair.
In addition to Les Gauguins & Les Gauguines, on every voyage we invite local performers onboard to entertain you. Don’t miss an evening spent with local group Mamas and Papas, whose dynamic performance of Polynesian dance and singing is a perennial guest favorite.
Crew Show
The crew members onboard The Gauguin are certainly expert at providing first-class service to the guests, but they also boast many other talents that we’re proud to showcase in the crew show. Every voyage offers something different, but you’re always guaranteed a night of amazing entertainment, much of which showcases the unique cultures of the crew members’ home countries.
Just steps from your stateroom, find the perfect memento of your South Pacific cruise, like genuine Tahitian black pearl jewelry exclusively designed for Paul Gauguin Cruises, Tahitian vanilla, local arts and handicrafts, souvenir apparel, and more. It’s also the perfect place to pick up any necessary sundries or toiletries, like swimwear, beach attire, sunscreen, and batteries.
Ensure that your vacation memories last a lifetime with services from Paul Gauguin Cruises’ Photo Shop. A dedicated photographer accompanies us throughout the cruise, giving you the opportunity to take home professional photos of significant events, like embarkation, the Captain’s Welcome Reception and Tahitian Night. Family portraits and casual photo-ops are also available. The Photo Shop is also stocked with everything you need to take your own photos, including single-use cameras, digital cameras, photo accessories, and media cards.
Leisurely days at sea offer the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a little “me time,” whether that’s an indulgent treatment at the award-winning onboard spa, or a workout in the fitness center.
Deep Nature Spa by Algotherm
With its unrivaled approach to beauty and rejuvenation, the spa onboard The Gauguincombines the art of gentle pampering with services that are uniquely tailored to the needs and wishes of each individual.
The spa offers an extensive range of services, enveloped in an atmosphere that is both tranquil and luxurious. Shipboard treatments include skin care therapies, skin exfoliation, massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, body wraps, facials, beauty treatments, nail services, and hair styling. We are also happy to offer relaxing overwater massages during the day you’ll spend on Motu Mahana, the private South Pacific paradise.
The convenient fitness center is outfitted with the latest fitness equipment, including Lifecycles, treadmills, stair climbers, and weight machines. Other onboard fitness opportunities include a morning mile-long walk around decks 8 and 9 and a sunrise Polynesian-inspired Zumba class, both hosted by Les Gauguines.
Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the award-winning luxury cruise ship the m/s Paul Gauguin, which provides an exceptional cruise experience tailored to the unparalleled wonders of Tahiti, the South Pacific, and Fiji.
Launched in 1998, the renowned, 5+-star m/s Paul Gauguin was built specifically to sail the waters of Tahiti, French Polynesia, and the South Pacific and is the longest continually operating year-round luxury cruise ship in this enchanting destination. No other luxury ship in history has offered this level of single-destination focus and expertise on a year-round basis for such an extended period of time.
Paul Gauguin Cruises is owned and operated by Pacific Beachcomber S.C., the leader in French Polynesia luxury destination resorts. With more than 25 years of experience in the French Polynesian tourism market, Pacific Beachcomber is the country's largest luxury hotel and cruise operator in the region. In addition to The Gauguin, Pacific Beachcomber operates seven award-winning hotels and is committed towards achieving environmental and social sustainability. Most recently, Pacific Beachcomber opened The Brando, an award-winning luxury eco-resort on the private island of Tetiaroa, on July 1, 2014.
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Watching for Bears in Bourbonnais
Reed Schreck
What to look for when visiting the Bears summer camp starting Friday.
Chicago Bears fans who have attended training camp in Bourbonnais know what there is to do: not much.
It’s hardly the tourism capital of Illinois. Yet it’s exactly what NFL teams like, as their players can concentrate on football, and hopefully, avoid distractions.
The team works out and stays at Olivet Nazarene University. Fans can attend practices and get a taste of football before the regular season kicks off Sept. 9 at San Diego. Chicago’s camp opens at 3 p.m. Friday and concludes with an 11:10 a.m. practice Aug. 18. It’s advised that you call 815-352-3277 to verify practice times before making the trip, as they occasionally change.
It’s a fan-friendly atmosphere when you get there. Fans can sit in bleachers or bring chairs. Bring plenty of sunscreen, if this year is anything like last year, when the first half of camp was conducted in sweltering conditions.
Food and beverages are available on-site. Fans can collect autographs, and sometimes watch and listen to live SCORE (670 AM) and WMVP (1000 AM) shows. As for practices, sometimes fans can pick and choose different fields to watch different drills.
Between practice sessions or when the day’s schedule is complete, there are the typical fast-food franchises and chain restaurants along Route 50, such as Applebees, Red Lobster, Pizza Hut and Ruby Tuesday.
A couple of readers offered their recommendations. Chris Ecker of Rockford suggests pizza at the Traxx in Grant Park, about 20 minutes outside of town. He notes that there are half-price specials Tuesdays.
Chris Dilley said in an e-mail that the best Bar-B-Que is at Soul Da Soul, at 559 E. Court St. in Kankakee. He calls it "deeeelicious."
When the sun sets and you want to spot Bears at night, the most popular place is just off campus at T.J. Donlin, a bar at 118 Main St. RD’s bar is next door.
Rockford Register Star staff writer Reed Schreck can be reached at 815-987-1381 or rschreck@rrstar.com.
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Best Practices for Device Security
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Michelle Dennedy
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Infographic: U.S. Migration to EMV
Endpoint Security , Governance , Patch Management
Zero-Day Attack Exploits Windows via Malicious Word Doc
Microsoft Patches Flaw, Warns It Could Be Exploited via Websites, Malvertising Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • May 9, 2018
A bevy of newly revealed vulnerabilities in code from Microsoft and Adobe will require immediate fixing.
Microsoft's May security bulletin includes fixes for 67 unique flaws in its software, of which 21 are rated critical, which often means they can be remotely exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Of the rest of the flaws, 42 are rated as important while four are of low severity.
Vulnerable software includes Microsoft's Edge and Internet Explorer browsers, as well as its Office, Exchange and Outlook software.
One of the most critical flaws is a "use after free" vulnerability in the Windows VBScript engine that can be used to force Internet Explorer to load and to execute code.
The flaw, designated CVE-2018-8174. was first identified last month by researchers at Moscow-based security firm Kaspersky Lab and reported to Microsoft. It exists in Windows 7, Windows RT, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2016.
"This exploit was found in the wild and was used by an APT actor," the Kaspersky Lab researchers say in a blog post.
As defined by Estonia's foreign international service, APT - short for advanced persistent threat - refers to "carefully targeted, long-term cyber operations in the course of which attackers combine multiple techniques to obtain the needed information about the target."
The Kaspersky Lab researchers say they found the flaw after the company's sandbox system automatically analyzed an exploit that someone uploaded to malware-scanning service VirusTotal on April 18. "This exploit was detected by several AV vendors including Kaspersky, specifically by our generic heuristic logic for some older Microsoft Word exploits," the researchers say.
The zero-day attack targeted victims via malicious Microsoft Word documents.
Attack Flow
Kaspersky Lab says such attacks would have proceeded accordingly:
The victim receives a malicious Microsoft Word document in RTF format that contains an OLE - "object linking & embedding" - object that uses a URL Moniker that will force Internet Explorer to remotely load a specified web page.
If the victim opens the malicious document, a second-stage exploit gets downloaded in the form of an HTML page that contains VBScript code.
The VBScript code triggers a use after free - a type of memory corruption - vulnerability to run shellcode.
"Despite a Word document being the initial attack vector, the vulnerability is actually in VBScript, not in Microsoft Word," Kaspersky Lab researchers say.
Warning: Patch Flaw Immediately
Security experts recommend all Windows users - individuals and businesses alike - patch this flaw as quickly as possible.
"This is the first time we've seen a URL Moniker used to load an IE exploit, and we believe this technique will be used heavily by malware authors in the future," Kaspersky Lab researchers say. "This technique allows one to load and render a web page using the IE engine, even if default browser on a victim's machine is set to something different."
Microsoft, in a Tuesday security advisory, warned that the flaw could also be exploited via a malicious or compromised website.
"In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit the vulnerability through Internet Explorer and then convince a user to view the website," Microsoft warns.
The attack exploit could also be targeted via malicious advertisements, or malvertising (see Online Advertising: Hackers' Little Helper).
"The attacker could also take advantage of compromised websites and websites that accept or host user-provided content or advertisements," Microsoft says. "These websites could contain specially crafted content that could exploit the vulnerability."
Microsoft says it was alerted to the flaw both by Kaspersky Lab as well as researchers from Chinese security firm Qihoo 360 Core Security.
Attackers Exploit Win32k Flaw
Also on Tuesday, Microsoft patched a privilege elevation vulnerability in Win32k, a critical system file built into Windows. The bug, designated as CVE-2018-8120, is being exploited in the wild. It allows attackers to run arbitrary code in kernel mode, meaning they could fully compromise any vulnerable system, install malware and steal all data.
"To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system," according to Microsoft's security advisory. "An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and take control of an affected system."
The flaw was discovered and reported to it by Anton Cherepanov, a senior malware researcher at ESET, Microsoft says.
The fix issued Tuesday updates vulnerable operating systems and versions. They include both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. "The update addresses this vulnerability by correcting how Win32k handles objects in memory," Microsoft says.
More Patches: Hyper-V, Kernel, Azure IoT Device Library
Also on Tuesday, Microsoft issued an update for its Windows Server virtualization platform, Hyper-V. It fixes CVE-2018-0961, which could be used to abuse vSMB packets so that an attacker who already had access to an instance of the virtual machine could "run a specially crafted application that could cause the Hyper-V host operating system to execute arbitrary code," it says.
In addition, it fixed CVE-2018-0959, which an attacker could exploit via a guest operating system on Hyper-V, again to execute arbitrary code.
Two other fixes of note include Microsoft's patch for a privilege-escalation vulnerability in the Windows kernel that could be abused by a local attacker. The flaw in Windows 10 and Windows Server, designated CVE-2018-8170, had been publicly reported but has not yet been seen in in-the-wild attacks.
Also, Microsoft has fixed a spoofing vulnerability in its Azure IoT Device Provisioning AMQP Transport library. "An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could impersonate a server used during the provisioning process," according to Microsoft's security alert. "To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack on the network that provisioning was taking place."
Critical Flash Fix
Microsoft's Tuesday security alert also references fixes from Adobe. On Tuesday, Adobe released updates for its Flash Player, running on Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Chrome OS, to fix a "type confusion" flaw that attackers could exploit to execute arbitrary code on a system.
Adobe credits discovery of the "critical" flaw, designated CVE-2018-4944, to Jihui Lu of security research group Tencent KeenLab (see 2016 Resolution: Ditch Flash).
Where to start? "Microsoft recommends first fixing CVE-2018-8174, then to focus on all browser updates, and then turn your attention to Hyper-V," says Gill Langston, director of product management at Qualys, in a blog post.
First, however, some organizations may need to update their version of Windows to ensure they're still getting the latest cumulative and security updates.
Last month, Microsoft warned that that it would no longer be supporting Windows 10 version 1607, aka the "Anniversary Update," which was first introduced in August 2016, or older versions of the OS. Business users can continue to receive security-only updates for six months, Microsoft says, or organizations can pay for pricey extended-support contracts.
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Zackary Wilson's murder trial was postponed during jury selection.
Judge halts murder trial in Warren County Christmas Day killing
LEBANON —
A murder trial already in the jury selection phase was postponed Monday because of questions about a defense attorney’s ability to represent his client.
Judge Robert Peeler continued the trial after calling the lawyers and Zackary Lee Wilson back into the courtroom during a break in jury selection.
Wilson is accused of murdering Jeremy T. Foxx, 24, of Carlisle, with a pistol as they drove on Dec. 25, 2016, allegedly to make a drug deal in Carlisle.
RELATED: Drugs linked to Christmas murder case
Peeler ordered a continuance after speaking with Wilson about whether he wanted to talk with his lawyer, Bill Fowler, before going forward with the jury selection and trial.
He said Fowler seemed “confused” during “several pauses” as he questioned potential jurors.
“I agree,” Wilson said.
Peeler said Wilson could continue with lawyer Jeff Stueve, who works with Fowler, or seek new lawyers.
The talk happened just before the two sides seemed ready to impanel the jury. Had the jury been selected, Peeler would have had to declare a mistrial.
RELATED: Murder suspect turns down plea bargain
Earlier, Assistant County Prosecutor Chris Delnicki quizzed prospective jurors about their knowledge of 9 mm handguns, methamphetamine and the limits of self defense in the case of a 26-year-old Warren County man charged in connection with a fatal Christmas Day shooting in Warren County.
Fowler, who has been practicing law since 1973, also questioned the jury, while Stueve sat nearby.
When the judge questioned Wilson about his defense, neither Fowler nor Stueve objected or offered further explanation.
Earlier this month, Wilson, a 2009 Franklin High School graduate living in Kings Mill, turned down an opportunity to plead guilty and receive an 18-year-to-life sentence.
The trial, scheduled to run through Thursday, was postponed, pending a conference to be held in 10 days.
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A co-defendant, Allison E. Moore, 23, of Franklin, is serving a three-year prison sentence for tampering with evidence.
Wilson is also charged with tampering with evidence and discharging a firearm into a habitation.
It was one of an apparent record number of homicides in Warren County in 2016.
“Nobody can remember having this many homicides in the same year. That’s obviously not a statistic we’re happy about,” County Prosecutor David Fornshell said in January.
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In the Face of History — Visions of the 20 Century
“My Age, my beast, who will be fit
To look into your eyes
As his blood binds
The vertebrae of two centuries?”
Ossip Mandelstam, The Age, 1923
Translated by Deborah Marshall and Douglas Penick
The programme Our 20th Century – History facing Cinema was outlined close to these verses that imply some of the most critical issues to understanding our time. It is also important to remind that it was based on this poem that Giorgio Agamben wrote one of the most fertile texts to think about the time we live in – What is the Contemporary?.
If Mandelstam wrote in the context of the transition from the 19th century to the 20th century, when this last one had just begun, it is also true that Mandelstam had already been marked by what would be the most decisive experience of our 20th century, the one that belongs to us all, even to those who hadn’t been born yet: a complete disarticulation between living and thinking, a challenge to our ability to relate experience and representation.
These verses expose several questions of principle this programme tries to articulate. First of all, the notion of intimacy – a time that is intimately ours, comprising both individual and collective memories as a heritage each of us will receive. Secondly, the idea of confronting with the look, the gaze – a view that becomes involved in what it sees, dealing even with that aspect of the image that wouldn’t be within the scope of the visible or of the presence. In third place, the idea of connecting what has been violently disconnected, disarticulated, broken – the relation between a time and another, or the relation of the present with itself as a time that contains a fault that continually brings it out of step.
This programme also implies taking a stand on the possibility and legitimacy of representing terror. As Jean-Luc Nancy puts it in Forbidden Representation, it is not only possible and legitimate, but also necessary and urgent, as long as one uses the word representation in its more precise sense. The aim is therefore to think about the relation between film and this necessary, urgent task based on this rigour challenge concerning what the word representation implies.
If film was the art of the 20th century, that was probably due to three reasons: that was the century when it turned into a mass medium, not only with the big studios in Hollywood, but also in III Reich Germany; it was the time when – given a kind of original commitment towards reality – it was confronted with the task of finding its forms in the context of the great turmoil experienced especially in Europe; it was a period when, for the reasons mentioned above, film had to work itself out as representation of the world, but also as criticism of its own limits and dead-ends.
Sosialismi, by Peter von Bagh, portrays precisely the dominance potency film has, inseparable from a clear liberating potency, aware of its effects and of its limits.
Thus, the reasons leading us to present this programme are not only of an ephemeris nature (the hundredth anniversary of World War I, the 25 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, the 40 years of the Carnation Revolution). Within the scope of Doclisboa this is a proposition on the role of film when reflecting upon our time in its relation with history.
To invoke the last century through different moments when film faced the task of dealing with radical events in history is therefore to think about the way the cinematic image was forced to face that absence implied in the notion of unrepresentability. To bring that along for a reflection on the very notion of representability. Jean-Luc Nancy reminds us that: “Representation is not simulacrum; it is not the replacement of the original thing – in fact, it has nothing to do with one thing. It is the presentation of what does not amount to a presence, given and complete (or given complete), or it is the bringing to presence of an intelligible reality (or form) resorting to the formal mediation of a sensory reality.” The pact between film and reality thus lies in the field of testimony – the testimonial strength of Nuit et Brouillard, by Alain Resnais, can be found precisely here.
So that may be the sense of representation involved in this task: to think about image not as a totalizer, univocal element, but rather as an articulating work between a device and reality, so that practice itself matches the events and criticises itself, first and foremost producing traces of absences that run through it.
Après les Combats de Bois-le-Prêtre (Gilles Ladevèze), shot in the French front in 1915 at the beginning of World War I, is therefore the first documentary effort in this context. A testimonial device, but also an informative one and maybe even a tool to provide individual life experiences realness, handing such experiences back to the domain of the communal, of the shared, of the history of men.
The films in this programme position themselves exactly at this troublesome crossing: between the task of informing, the urgency of testimony and the effort to provide reality with the qualities that will allow us to recognise it as a common ground and language with its original strength. Such is the thinking of Marcel Ophuls in Veillée d’Armes (1994), during the Bosnian War, or of André Singer in Night will Fall (2014), a film about the coming to light of that terrible and truly troublesome document – because of its testimonial and therefore also critical strength, when it comes to the place of film before barbarity – German Concentration Camps Factual Survey (1945/2014).
One should also mention Falkenau, Vision de l’Impossible (2005), by Emil Weiss, that brings us the images that Samuel Fuller shot as a soldier, during the liberation of Falkenau in 1945, presented by Fuller himself.
Instead of being reproductions of the facts from which they stem, these films are truly critical productions of images that bring to presence history as a dynamic, ghostly and self-contradictory reality, allowing us to think about our present based on its ontological essence. Facing the Judgment of History (1965), by Fridrikh Ermler, is both an enquiry into history and a true ghosts film, where memory and testimony bring us history as an aporia.
From wars to revolutions, dictatorships to totalitarianisms, utopias to barbarity: we are all contemporary with a past in the moment when we are able to see its sparkle as an intimate memory that crosses us and displaces us, that makes us think.
But such contemporaneity therefore brings us the task of giving back to that past its living strength, of preventing it from stabilising, that is, of searching in it for an eloquence beyond its discursive quality, allowing it to become present to itself and to ourselves. Respite (2007), by Harun Farocki, really works in this regard, and so does Prigionieri della Guerra (1995), by Yervant Gianikian e Angela Ricci Lucchi.
Albeit differently this is also the effort undertaken by Lettere di Condannati a Morte della Resistenza (1953), by Fausto Fornari, that retrieves the last words of the Italian partisans sentenced to the death penalty and ascribes those men the strength of the present that enable ages to be linked: they’re dead and they’re going to die, like Roland Barthes wrote in Camera Lucida. Their time is our time; we also anticipated their deaths.
This way of being contemporary presents us this century through different points of entry that open to the foundations and paradoxes of today’s Europe in different ways. This operation on the filmic present, on the historic periods, on our own present before history allows us to be side by side with the events in their untimeliness. The revolutions carried with them said strength, exposing other methods of articulating intimate lives and collective paths. The end of the USSR (Out of the Present, Andrei Ujică, 1995), the fall of the Berlin Wall (Die Mauer, Jürgen Böttcher, 1990) and the Carnation Revolution (Mitt Andra Land, Solveig Nordlund, 2014) were events in which film and history confronted each other, once again looking for their measure in the life of men.
Cíntia Gil
Après les Combats de Bois-le-Prêtre
After the Fighting in the Bois-le-Prê…
Julles Albert Gal Ladevèze
1915 • France • 15'
Die Mauer
Jürgen Böttcher
1990 • East Germany • 99’
Falkenau, Vision de l’Impossible
Falkenau, the Impossible
Emil Weiss
German Concentration Camps Factual Survey
1945/2014 • United Kingdom • 72’
Mitt Andra Land
My Other Country
Solveig Nordlund
2014 • Sweden, Portugal • 54’
2014 • United Kingdom, USA, Israel, Denmark • 75’
Out of the Present
Andrei Ujică
1995 • Germany, France, Russia • 96’
Parole de Kamikaze
I, Kamikaze
Masa Sawada
2014 • France • 75’
Pered Sudom Istorii
Facing the Judgment of History
Fridrikh Ermler
1965 • Soviet Union • 92’
Prigionieri della Guerra
Yervant Gianikian, Angela Ricci Lucchi
1995 • Italy • 64’
Harun Farocki
2007 • South Korea • 40’
The Troubles We’ve seen: A History of…
Marcel Ophuls
1994 • France, Germany, United Kingdom • 224’
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Cat movies: The Cat returns (a 2002 movie)
Saturday April 22nd, 2017 by Dogalize
If you are a fan of movies and of anime, this is one title you might want to check out. The Cat Returns is a Japanese animated film released in 2002.
Technical Specs of The Cat Returns
The film was directed by Hiroyuki Morita and produced by Toshio Suzuki and Nozomu Takahashi. The story was written by Reiko Yoshida. The original idea comes from the manga of the same name by Aoi Hiiragi.
This movie, whose name in Japanese is Neko no Ongaeshi, required a budget of $20 million and collected approximately $54 million in the box. It won an Excellence Price at Japan Media Arts Festival in 2002.
This is the story of a young girl who has the repressed ability to talk with cats. One day, she saves a blue cat from being hit by a truck. It turns out that this cat is Lune, Prince of the Cat Kingdom. The cats from the Cat Kingdom, as a thank you, offer her catnip, mice, and the prince´s hand in marriage. She is not able to reply clearly so cats take that as a yes.
Haru obviously does not want any of this so she is advised to go to the Cat Business Office. Once in the Cat Kingdom, where she undergoes a series of events, she notes that she is turning into a cat. The cat pulls many strings to keep Haru in the Cat Kingdom until she fully turns into a cat and marry his son.
Haru has to escape back into the human kingdom. In the process, she learns that she is more valuable than she thinks she is.
The movie was the highest-grossing domestic film in 2002. According to the website Rotten tomatoes, the film has an average score of 89% based on 19 reviews.
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October 2017 – July 2019 Oct 2017 – Jul 2019
15th Annual Fire Safety Festival @ Northlake Mall
Oct 7 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
15th Annual DeKalb County Fire Safety Festival
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
October is National Fire Prevention Month and the DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department is kicking off the month with the 15th Annual DeKalb County Fire Safety Festival on October 7, 2017. Come out for fun for the entire family!
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Categories: community events
K-8 Curriculum Connections Road Show @ Tucker High School
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) values a strong parent-school partnership and invites you to discover more about what your child will learn. DeKalb’s curriculum for grades K-12 is aligned to the state-adopted Georgia Standards of Excellence in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. In addition to core studies, students are offered a variety of learning experiences to develop the whole child.
The District prepares students for college and careers through a laser focus on rigorous, relevant classroom instruction related to each child’s needs. The curriculum was developed by our teachers for our students and is aligned with the school district’s mission to ensure student success, leading to higher education, work, and lifelong learning.
You can learn more by attending one of our upcoming curriculum roadshow events. Each event will begin at 6:30 p.m.
To learn more about the new K-8 curriculum, please Explore the K-8 Curriculum Connections Guides!
Categories: community events district events
K-8 Curriculum Connections Road Show @ Columbia High School
K-12 Curriculum Road Show @ Dunwoody High School
School Choice Town Hall Meeting @ Wadsworth Magnet School
DCSD School Choice will be hosting a series of town hall meetings for you to gain greater insight into the School Choice process, and share your thoughts in a family-friendly forum. See flier below for the complete list of dates and locations. The School Choice Expo will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the DeKalb Early College Academy. More details to come.
K-12 Curriculum Road Show @ Clarkston High School
School Choice Town Hall Meeting @ DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts
All DCSD schools & administrative offices will be open. All students and staff should report as scheduled.
Categories: community events holidays vacation breaks
On the Scene with Dr. Green- November 2017 @ Cross Keys High School
Learn about the DeKalb County School District and get answers to your questions from Superintendent Dr. R. Stephen Green. All meetings begin promptly at 7 p.m.
Categories: community events district events superintendent
5th Annual Academy of Educational Excellence Awards @ Georgia World Congress Center
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will honor its employees of the year for their commitment to student success at the 5th Annual Academy of Educational Excellence Awards on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Each honoree is selected by their peers from their schools and centers. The recognition categories for this year’s fun-filled event are teachers, educational support professionals and principals.
For additional information, please contact lorraine_sanford@dekalbschoolsga.org.
Categories: district events superintendent
School Choice Town Hall Meeting @ Chamblee Middle School
Earsketch Beat Battle @ Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex
Categories: district events
School Choice Expo @ DeKalb Early College Academy
Dec 2 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The School Choice Expo will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the DeKalb Early College Academy. More details to come.
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (Schools & Administrative Offices Closed)
On the Scene with Dr. Green- January 2018 @ Marbut Elementary School
President’s Day (Schools & Administrative Offices Closed)
President’s Day: Schools & Administrative Offices Closed.
Categories: district events holidays
On the Scene with Dr. Green- March 2018 @ Druid Hills Middle School
Teacher’s Workday (Students Do Not Report)
Teacher’s Workday/Professional Development Day (Students Do Not Report)
Categories: school events
Spring Break (All Schools Closed)
Apr 2 – Apr 6 all-day
DeKalb Schools will be closed for Spring Break from April 2-6, 2018. Administrative offices will be closed April 5-6, 2018. Schools and administrative offices will reopen on Monday, April 9, 2018. We wish all of our students, teachers, and staff a safe and wonderful spring break!
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On the Scene with Dr. Green- April 2018 @ Stone Mountain Middle School
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School @ Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.
Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.
Lithonia High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Elizabeth Andrews High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Dunwoody High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Chamblee High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Lakeside High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Southwest DeKalb High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Miller Grove High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Druid Hills High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Destiny Achievers Academy of Excellence Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Arabia Mountain High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Stone Mountain High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Towers High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Last Day of School (2nd Semester)
Last day for all DeKalb County schools.
Categories: district events holidays school events
Martin Luther King Jr. High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Tucker High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
DeKalb School of the Arts Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Cedar Grove High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
McNair High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Columbia High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Redan High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Clarkston High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Stephenson High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
DeKalb Early College Academy Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Cross Keys High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
Independence Day (Schools & Administrative Offices Closed)
Independence Day: Schools & Administrative Offices Closed.
Categories: holidays
Pre-Planning Days
Open House- Elementary School (All Students) @ All DeKalb County Elementary Schools
Open House- Middle School (All Students) @ All DeKalb County Middle Schools
Open House- High School (9th Graders & New Students) @ All DeKalb County High Schools (for 9th Graders & New Students)
Open House- High School (Returning Students) @ All DeKalb County High Schools (for Returning Students)
First Day of School (Ist Semester)
Labor Day (Schools & Administrative Offices Closed)
On the Scene with Dr. Green- September 2018 @ Marbut Traditional Theme School
Probe College Fair @ Georgia State University - Decatur Campus
Meet with college representatives from across the country at the district-wide college fair. High school juniors and seniors should contact their school’s counseling department for more information.
Redistricting Meeting #1: Druid Hills cluster @ Druid Hills Middle School
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will conduct six (6) public meetings as a part of two (2) upcoming redistricting efforts: three (3) meetings regarding the new John R. Lewis Elementary facility redistricting, and three (3) meetings regarding the redistricting of elementary schools in the Druid Hills Cluster.
Learn more at www.dekalbschoolsga.org/redistricting
Redistricting Meeting #1: John Lewis Elementary @ Cross Keys High School
Fall Break (All Schools Closed)
Oct 4 – Oct 5 all-day
Categories: vacation breaks
Columbus Day (All Schools Closed)
Community Engagement Session @ Miller Grove High School
The DeKalb County School District needs your thoughts and ideas for its upcoming Strategic Plan. Join us to hear from Board of Education members, groupthink and focus group sessions. For more information, email communications@dekalbschoolsga.org
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Words Not Hands: Families Against Domestic Violence @ Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) parents and community members are invited to participate in the upcoming ‘Words Not Hands: DCSD Families Against Domestic Violence’ forum being held on Wednesday, October 10th at 7:00 PM. This forum will feature a panel discussion that will give real answers to tough questions, as well as testimonies from domestic violence survivors. The event will include round table discussions and professional resources from DCSD’s Student Support Services, advocacy agencies, and local shelters.
WHAT: Words Not Hands: DCSD Families Against Domestic Violence
WHERE: Robert R. Freeman Administrative & Instructional Complex Auditorium
WHEN: Wednesday, October 10, 2018
On the Scene with Dr. Green- October 2018 @ Tucker Middle School
Community Engagement Session @ Clarkston High School
Community Engagement Session @ Druid Hills High School
State of the District 2018 @ DeKalb Schools Administrative Complex
In partnership with Parent Council United, Superintendent/CEO Dr. R. Stephen Green talks about the DeKalb County School District.
Title I Parent & Family Engagement Empowerment Conference @ Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex
Thanksgiving Break (schools closed)
Administrative Offices Open Nov. 20-22.
Thanksgiving Break (admin offices closed)
On the Scene with Dr. Green- November 2018 @ Columbia Middle School
School Choice Expo @ Robert R. Freeman Administrative & Instructional Complex
The School Choice Expo will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Robert R. Freeman Administrative and Instructional Complex.
The School Choice Expo will inform students and families about their options for enrolling in the district’s specialized programs. Representatives from each of the DeKalb County School District’s nearly 40 choice programs will present informational materials and creative displays, as well as provide answers to participant’s questions.
For more information, contact DCSD School Choice at 678-676-0035 or visit www.dekalbschoolsga.org/school-choice
Last Day of School (1st Semester)
Winter Break (admin offices closed)
Teachers to report on January 3, 2018.
Winter Break (schools closed)
Dec 24 2018 – Jan 3 2019 all-day
Post/Pre-Planning Day
First Day of 2nd Semester
Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Day (schools & admin offices closed)
All DeKalb County School District (DCSD) schools and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Schools and offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
On the Scene with Dr. Green- January 2019 @ E.L. Bouie Elementary School
February Break (schools closed, admin offices open)
Presidents’ Day (schools & admin offices closed)
On the Scene with Dr. Green- February 2019 @ Rockbridge Elementary School
On the Scene with Dr. Green- March 2019 @ Dunwoody High School
Spring Break (schools closed)
Spring Break (schools & admin offices closed)
On the Scene with Dr. Green- April 2019 @ DeKalb Early Learning Center
Memorial Day (schools & admin offices closed)
Memorial Day: All schools & administrative offices will be closed.
Back to School Rally @ Robert R. Freeman Administrative & Instructional Complex
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) invites all students, parents, and stakeholders to attend the ‘One DeKalb’ Back to School Rally on Saturday, July 27, 2019, beginning at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The rally will feature live entertainment, food, refreshments, as well as limited supplies for families, health screenings, and other resources for parents.
For more information, contact DCSD Parent and Family Engagement at 678-676-0384 or family_engagement@dekalbschoolsga.org.
Open House is an annual opportunity for parents and students to visit schools prior to the start of the new school year. Open House sessions allow parents and students a great opportunity to meet teachers, receive pertinent information (schedules, bus rider agreements, bus routes and class expectations), and become excited about the upcoming school year. Additionally, agendas, lockers, PTA membership, school spirit wear and other resources to support the learning environment are shared with parents and students during this time.
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Saturday, Nov 25, 2017 03:46 AM
Mason's Mailbag: Paxton Lynch will be put in position to maximize talent
You can tweet questions to me with the hashtag #AskMase or use the submission form to your right (if you're viewing on a standard browser) or at the bottom of the page if you're on the mobile site.
During OTAs and early training camp, if I remember correctly, Paxton Lynch was showing to have taken some nice strides in his development. What exactly might you remember about his improvements in some parts of his game at that time and do you expect the same type of performance this time around?
-- Alejandra Alvarez
His decision-making during the play was quicker, he was more confident in his pre-snap checks and calls and he was willing to make the commitment to move up in the pocket or escape the pocket earlier, rather than delay the decision, which allowed him a better shot to escape the pass rush and make something happen -- whether it was via a scramble or extending the play long enough to find an open receiver.
That plays into what Head Coach Vance Joseph wants to see.
“You don’t want Paxton to drop back, go through his progression and kind of just hold the ball and kind of sit there," Joseph said. "He has legs, so take off and run. Don’t become a stiff pocket passer when you’re not that guy. If you have legs, use them. I’m looking forward to watching him on third downs. If it’s not there, just take off and run and see what happens.”
As for what to expect -- as with any young player, it's unknown. I'm reminded of a quote from Spock in "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" when asked how his crew of academy trainees will handle the rigors of a real mission: "As with all living things: each according to his gifts."
I expect that Lynch will have a game plan that allows him to maximize his gifts. The rest is up to him and the offense as a whole.
@MaseDenver The focus is on O’s woes but our D has only 7 forced TO’s 2nd worst in NFL. is that from playing from behind or bad D. #askmase
— JD Nielson (@jdgnielson) November 21, 2017
Most of that is a result of playing from behind. During their six-game losing streak, the Broncos have trailed for an average of 52 minutes, 53 seconds per game. Also, the Broncos have seen fewer deep passing attempts that require the quarterback to hold the football longer. As a result of this, the Broncos have allowed just 45 pass plays of 15 or more yards, fewer than all but two teams (Cincinnati and Pittsburgh).
While there are ways in which teams can increase their takeaway rate, turnovers can be the most random of positive outcomes for a defense -- particularly fumbles. You can increase your chances by playing from ahead and playing aggressive defense with a lead, but that offers no guarantees. Further, opponents know the damage caused by the Broncos' ability to force turnovers in recent years and have adapted accordingly.
What allowed the special teams to improve last week?**
-- Brian Walker
The change at punt returner helped; Jordan Taylor and Emmanuel Sanders stabilized that responsibility, but that was only part of the process.
"We stepped it up a notch in the classroom as well," Special Teams Coordinator Brock Olivo said. "They understood that we have to be accountable for not only what we do in the classroom, but on the practice field and in games, too."
It wasn't just about avoiding mistakes; Shaquil Barrett had a blocked punt that set the offense up in prime scoring position, although it went for naught after a subsequent interception thrown after the Broncos had advanced to the Cincinnati 4-yard line. That showed the playmaking ability of the special teams, and offers a promising building block if the unit can sustain its progress beyond last Sunday.
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The analysis, opinion and speculation in this story represents that of the author, gathered through research and reporting, and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Denver Broncos organization.
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TV & Movie reviews Trailers Popular By Name
Review: Tomb Raider
2018-03-16 09:30:00by Drew Stuart
Not nearly enough rebar through the abdomen
Lara Croft is one of video games’s biggest icons. Even those not familiar with the wonky original 3D titles or the recently rebooted series know who Croft is, even if they can’t recognize her, or tell you what she’s like. This is what it means to be an icon. Your image and name are so pervasive throughout culture that it’s almost too easy to find someone who can recognize what your name means.
And, as with most icons these days, there’s a new movie out now, succinctly called Tomb Raider. It heavily draws on the images and the allure of the games to translate the experience into a movie, but it is not fluent in the language. This new Tomb Raider is fun at times, and mildly interesting at others. In the end, however, it fails to recreate the experience of the games.
The first thing you’ll notice about this new Tomb Raider is that it pulls most of its elements from the 2013 Crystal Dynamics developed Tomb Raider game. The storyline is eerily similar as well. Lara (Alicia Vikander) is stranded on the mysterious island of Yamatai after her ship the Endurance sinks due to particularly harsh conditions at sea. Set-pieces from the game are repurposed, as are the over-the-top ludicrous amounts of damage that Lara can take without dying horribly. Seriously. There are moments here that nearly rival the now infamous rebar fall from the 2013 Tomb Raider game.
The weakest element of Tomb Raider is how hard it leans into the games. During action sequences, story moments, and everything in-between, I couldn’t help but see how much was ripped straight from the recently rebooted games. Vikander’s Lara has the exact same outfit and weapons. Several action sequences were simply re-purposed in movie form, as was the outline of the plot. And the new additions are mostly unwelcome, mainly because they fiddle with Lara’s characterization that the rebooted games got so right.
That means the story in this Tomb Raider isn’t anything to write home about. There’s an attempt to throw a few interesting twists and turns into the film, especially regarding the realism of the more mystical elements in the Tomb Raider series. But it doesn’t hold your attention. It’s a decent excuse to have Lara Croft and sometimes Lu Ren (Daniel Wu) get thrown into thrilling action sequences, but not much more.
And hey, isn’t that why we’re here? This is Tomb Raider after all, not an intricately crafted character drama. There isn’t that much of a need for an interesting story. However, the audience does need to latch onto something. That something is Lara Croft.
Unfortunately, Lara’s character has comparable structural integrity to the derelict planes she loves to jump from. She consistently wavers between being a puzzle-solving master and complete moron, who throws herself into unnecessary danger whenever she pleases. Her strongest points of characterization come before she arrives at the island. Her time in London shows that she’s at least alert and reasonably smart in her job as a courier. Yet once she encounters real danger on Yamatai, that characterization goes right out the window. She does incredibly stupid things that stretch the believability that she’s a real person.
I’m coming across a bit negative, but this really isn't that bad of a movie. For starters, most of the acting is decent. Vikander comes across as wooden at times, but can add a touch of color to her lines that eases her right into the role. Wu also provides a much-needed human element, being the more skeptical and relatable character in the midst of the havoc wreaked by Trinity. Walton Goggins performs well as our main villain Mathias Vogel, feeling just intimidating enough to give this movie stakes -- aside from the world-ending consequences if Lara were to fail.
The action scenes are pretty fun as well. As much as I cringe at the tremendous damage Lara suffers through, these escape sequences and incredible feats are just as fun as they were in the game. Getting whipped through trees, falling into rivers, and loosing arrows into goons is all good, mindless action. It isn’t overly choreographed, and when Croft hacks into someone with a climbing axe, the visceral satisfaction is incredible.
It is somewhat undercut, however, by the lack of convincing effects for the more elaborate set-pieces. Wide shots without any CGI look crisp, but as soon as effects are involved, the image becomes fuzzy and disconnected. I liked a lot of the action shown onscreen, but at times I felt the need to squint at the movie to make out any sort of detail. Instead of clear action, we’re treated to a jagged image that evokes the poor CGI of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
I’m not sure how I feel about this Tomb Raider movie. For a video game movie, it avoids being a complete disaster like the recent Assassin’s Creed movie was. The action is exciting, and the acting is far better than what we’re used to getting in these kinds of movies. However, there’s no discernible reason to see this movie over playing the game. This movie has several screws loose that the game already had bolted in, and the flaws in this movie hold it back from becoming anything special. Tomb Raider is an enjoyable, if forgettable, action flick that won’t offend and won’t impress.
You might just want to play the game.
Tomb Raider reviewed by Drew Stuart
An exercise in apathy, neither solid nor liquid. Not exactly bad, but not very good either. Just a bit "meh," really.
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Gold in them hills?: Company exploring potential in Piedmont Valley
Sam Macdonald (sam.macdonald@ngnews.ca)
Published: Mar 18 at 4:21 p.m.
Updated: Mar 19 at 11:05 a.m.
Land in the Piedmont Valley which straddles the Pictou and Antigonish county line is being surveyed for it's gold potential. - Google Earth
BARNEYS RIVER STATION, N.S. —
The sounds of a helicopter flying low over her home in Merigomish immediately triggered concern for Trudi Rhynold, owner of Piedmont Valley Farms and a landowner in Pictou County.
The deafening sounds weren’t what worried Rhynold most. It was how low the helicopter was flying.
“The first time it passed, I thought maybe it was going up over the hill to crash,” Rhynold said.
The helicopter was actually surveying the land.
“There was no previous notice to residents here that this type of surveying was going to be going on. I called the airport in Trenton, because I didn’t know what this helicopter was doing.”
That encounter was the first of two Rhynold had with Northern Shield Resources. The company, she learned from Trenton airport officials, was prospecting in the area for gold, through an affiliate company, Seabourne Resources.
“They told me they had no control over what the prospectors were doing,” Rhynold said. “They told me I should file a complaint with the RCMP.”
The helicopter made several trips over the area where Piedmont Valley Farms is located, near Merigomish.
Rhynold documented what went on, via her Facebook page, with a video to show how low the helicopter flew over her land.
“Once I knew they were supposed to be flying that low, I wasn’t as concerned for the health of those people on the helicopter.”
Consultation issues
A year ago, Rhynold was contacted by a local representative hired to be the face of the company.
Rhynold was asked if they could use a trail on her property to access an adjacent lot.
She allowed them, “not knowing the full implications behind that,” and hasn’t heard back from them since. That, she contended, was inadequate consultation.
“Now, the whole valley is leased to a corporation,” Rhynold said.
Ian Bliss, CEO and president of Northern Shield Resources, said company policy is to consult everyone in an area in which they are doing work.
“I think in that particular case, we had a prospector. He was granted permission and then another resident was against it.”
Bliss says the company consulted 100 landowners in the area over the past year, and a majority were supportive.
“In this particular case, the next time we’re down there, we’re going to go back to those people and explain what we’re trying to do,” Bliss said.
Bliss noted there will be everything from town hall-style consultations to individual door-knocking done in coming months, to open up dialogue with local landowners.
“We want to give them opportunities to explain their concerns. It’s a matter of dialogue, and we want to explain what we’re trying to do, to lay it out more clearly.”
Not worth the risk
Rhynold stands in steadfast opposition to any mining activity in an area that includes Piedmont Valley Farms.
She noted the environmental risk that mining in the Shot Rock area entails is not worth what little return there will be, especially for local residents.
Rhynold stressed that no percentage of royalties is worth the damage to the environment that a gold mine operation would entail, if it were to come to fruition.
“They seem to have a mandate toward mineral exploration at this point and have negotiated deals of one per cent [for the government],” Rhynold said.
That “makes it pretty difficult to plan your own business, when you have the possibility that the province will come and take your land from you next year, to develop someone else’s business,” she noted.
At the crux of the matter
A central issue is the fact that although Rhynold owns the land Piedmont Valley sits on, she doesn’t own what’s under it.
According to Don James, executive director of geoscience and mines branch of the Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry, landowners in the province own land, but they don’t own what’s under the land.
“Under the property of everyone with land in Nova Scotia, the minerals in Nova Scotia belong to the Crown, not the landowner,” James said.
It doesn’t sit well with Rhynold.
“I’ve been investing in this piece of land and suddenly they’re going to come out and dig underneath us,” she said.
Bliss said when a company stakes a claim to the mineral rights under the land, “for want of a better term, a company leases the rights and has access to those mineral rights. But you still need permission from the owner of the land on the surface.”
James said the Shot Rock Property is in the early exploratory stages, a process that entails prospectors collecting rock and soil samples, along with gold samples from streams and conducting airborne geophysical surveys of the land.
“We’re mapping rocks we can find, looking for outcrops, and taking samples,” Bliss said. “Where the rock isn’t exposed at some point, we may need to build a hole to the bedrock to check out what it is. It’s basically just building a picture of what’s underground.”
James noted the first step is always a mineral exploration process.
“If they make a mineral discovery, they will need something called a mineral lease,” James said.
The mineral lease would give the company exclusive rights to mine the minerals under that land.
“Mineral lease doesn’t permit them to go into operation without an environmental assessment approved by the Nova Scotia government.”
James noted there are many conditions that need to be met before opening any kind of mine in Nova Scotia, and very few come to fruition, because often, there just isn’t enough of a particular resource to justify opening a mine.
According to James and Bliss, the chances of a mine actually coming to the Shot Rock property is about one in 10,000. It is entirely dependent on the outcome of the prospecting in the area.
“There are over 1,300 explorations in the province,” James said.
Most importantly, he added, any company looking to establish a mine in the area would need the permission of the provincial and federal governments.
“It’s not like you’re going to look out the window tomorrow and see it pop up,” Bliss said, noting the time frame for establishment of a mine can be anywhere from 10 to 25 years.
“We are in the absolute beginning stages.”
If a mine were ever to come to fruition, it would be at the end of a gauntlet of geophysical surveys, sample drilling and social review.
“We abide by the Ministry of Energy and Mines, so we always follow their guidelines,” Bliss said.
Rhynold objected to the way royalties are calculated, in the event of a gold mine being developed in the province.
James said in the case of gold, royalties to the province are one per cent of what gets sold from the mine, adding “there is absolutely no variance to that.”
“For landowners the mineral exploration company must have explicit permission of the landowners to enter onto private property, and they have to tell the owner precisely what they’re going to do,” James said. “They can’t just enter onto private property to carry out their work.”
James noted any potential project would require permits from both provincial and federal regulators, in addition to passing an environmental assessment.
“There are no laws in the province that protect landowners or give them any right to anything below the surface of the soil – that belongs to the province,” Rhynold said.
“For us to think these companies will do anything different here, because it’s Canada or Nova Scotia, they don’t care for people or the environment. They care about the bottom line, which is their dollars.”
Although the province demands that prospectors and businesses get permission from landowners before doing anything on private property, Rhynold contended she was not adequately consulted by the prospectors, and their intentions were not made clear to her.
Any attempt she says she’s made to get in touch with representatives for Northern Shield and Seabourne has fallen flat, and no attempt has been made to answer her questions.
“Only through reading on the internet, and looking for more information, did I discover that Piedmont Valley, from here to the Trans Canada (highway) is leased,” Rhynold said. “If the government gets their mandate, that turns it into an open pit mine. That’s a large tract of land.”
Local response
So far, Rhynold has been raising awareness of what is going on, and the potential problems associated with it.
“Unfortunately, ‘not in my backyard’ is usually what gets people going. The fact is when it happens down the road from you, you should still be just as mad.”
“I’ve just started contacting people who are close to me here, phone conversations with my closest neighbour. We are set apart, even from other residents of Piedmont Valley,” Rhynold said. “I don’t know a lot of people out here personally, and haven’t been in contact with them, except for an email to tell them about what’s going on.”
Although she admits she can’t speak on behalf of all residents in the area, Rhynold said she’d rather not see a mine open.
“I think the general consensus is that in Nova Scotia, we value the woodlands, watersheds, rivers and habitats that protect the diversity of the province and the lifestyle that Nova Scotians have come to live by.”
Rhynold noted she opened up the privacy of her Facebook page to raise awareness.
“I’ve opened up those posts to other people in the hope that people looking for similar information on a similar situation, maybe not in Piedmont Valley, can access it. There are multiple valleys throughout the province, but no concerted effort to educate the public on developments across the province.
“It shouldn’t be put upon individual citizens to defend their own lives against this sort of development.”
Background on the Shot Rock property
The area that Northern Shield Resources has been accessing is referred to as the Shot Rock Property.
According to information from Northern Shield, the site features veins of gold-bearing quartz.
Seabourne Resources, a subsidiary of Northern Shield Resources, is in the process of prospecting in the area.
The Shot Rock prospecting is one of three projects Seabourne Resources is pursuing in Nova Scotia.
The Shot Rock property straddles a line between Pictou and Antigonish County that is subject to change, depending on the outcome of prospecting in the area.
“They property changes all the time. Sometimes we do work on one portion and drop it, and then look in another place,” explained Ian Bliss, CEO and president of Northern Shield Resources. “Originally, 90 per cent was in Pictou County, and most of it still is in Pictou County, more or less centred in the Barney’s River area.”
The possibility of any mining taking place is distant, Bliss noted, so nobody will be seeing any mining companies in the area anytime soon.
“Nobody is lining up to talk to you until you find something,” Bliss said. “Sometimes people make the connection and come to talk to you, but it’s far too early to broach that. We don’t have a rolodex of companies we’re saying ‘hey, come and look at this’ to.”
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Suburban school districts holding millions of dollars more in reserve than state recommends
Despite a number of building and renovation projects throughout the district, Kildeer-Countryside Elementary District 96 still has nearly two years worth of operating costs in reserve. Daily Herald File Photo, 2008
Jake Griffin
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Kildeer-Countryside Elementary District 96 recently spent $9 million to accommodate all-day kindergarten, bought iPads for all students, and renovated classrooms and added running tracks at middle schools.
But that didn't leave it short of cash.
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Your district's reserves
District 96 had $89.2 million in reserve at the end of the last school year, according to financial records collected by the Illinois State Board of Education. That amounts to nearly twice the $48.8 million spent to operate the district last year.
District 96 is not alone, according to a Daily Herald analysis of financial records of 93 suburban school districts. The school district had the highest reserves as a percentage of expenses, followed by Grass Lake Elementary District 36, Des Plaines Elementary District 62, Grant High School District 124 and Lisle Unit District 202. Eighteen of the school districts had enough in reserve to cover more than a year of operating expenses.
The state board recommends a minimum of 25 percent of annual operating costs be held in reserve, but it does not set a limit. All but eight of the 93 school districts had at least the minimum, while more than two-thirds had 50 percent or more.
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"When we last ran a referendum in 2006, we promised the community that we would not come back to them for at least a generation of kids, and we intend to keep that promise," District 96 Superintendent Julie Schmidt wrote in an email when asked about the district's reserves. "We are spending down our fund balances."
The district's reserves dropped only slightly from the 2015 school year to 2016. Meanwhile, spending was up by almost $5 million.
While suburban school officials say it's prudent to build up reserves, critics complain about school districts levying more property tax money than they need. Stockpiling money means school districts can fund building or renovation projects without getting voters' OK in a tax-increase referendum.
"It has to be justified when they levy," said Cal Skinner, an anti-tax blogger and former state legislator from Crystal Lake. "They always argue to levy to the max, otherwise they'll lose it forever, but the converse of that is if they don't levy for it taxpayers will save it forever."
Last year, District 36 in Antioch used $6 million of its $11 million reserves to add on to its single school. Superintendent Terry O'Brien said the district "strategically" saved for 10 years before moving forward. In 2015, the district had 368 percent of its annual operating expenses in reserve -- enough to run the school for more than 3½ years even if it had no revenue.
That cost four board members their seats in last week's election. Challengers campaigned against the spending plan and the district's finances, and they won all four seats.
O'Brien defended the plan while acknowledging many of the children of taxpayers who covered the cost for the past decade won't directly benefit from the new addition.
"The hope with any education project for community members is that we are ultimately providing something that benefits the entire community, and it really does benefit all in the end," he said.
In Des Plaines District 62, voters approved a tax hike, which generated immediate reserves to pay off $109 million in construction debt, while the district abates taxes elsewhere. That way, taxpayers with children benefiting from the new facilities are paying upfront, district officials said.
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On the opposite end of the reserve spectrum, Millburn Elementary District 24 not only has no reserves, but its operating funds are $1.6 million in the red. With two schools in Lindenhurst and Wadsworth, the district has been slowly replenishing its funds for years since the Great Recession all but destroyed its property tax base, Superintendent Jason Lind said.
"Our cash flow stalled out and we started running deficits, which eroded our fund balance that we did have and got us in a hole quickly," Lind said. "We had to make significant cuts to remedy the cash problem starting in 2010 by going from over 150 employees to under 100, even though we had the same amount of students."
The district used to borrow money to cover payroll.
Lind sees the problem looming again as the state threatens to shift pension costs to schools, cut funding and freeze property taxes.
"That paints a very grim picture for Millburn if that happens," Lind said. "I have calculated that out and a two-year tax freeze would cost us $4.4 million over 10 years."
School officials throughout the suburbs agreed the state legislature and Gov. Bruce Rauner are creating anxiety, leading school boards to tax at the maximum level and stockpile reserves if they can.
The Daily Herald analysis showed 59 school districts had more in reserve accounts in 2016 than in 2015. Combined, that accounted for more than $141 million in reserves among those districts. The other 34 districts reduced reserves by a collective $82 million last year.
Meanwhile, district officials said their school boards are starting to take funding uneasiness into consideration at budget time.
"State funding for public schools continues to be inadequate and unreliable," Schmidt said. "Given that 87 percent of our revenue is local tax dollars, a permanent property tax freeze ... would have a devastating effect on districts like ours."
Contact Jake at jgriffin@dailyherald.com or (847) 427-4602.
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Kildeer-Countryside District 96
Millburn District 24
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House GOP seeks women, fresh faces for 2020 challengers
FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2019, file photo, New Jersey Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean Jr. , R-Westfield, addresses reporters in Trenton, N.J. Top Republicans are hunting district-by-district for just the right candidates to help them recapture the House, six months after a tidal wave swept 62 Democratic freshmen into office and handed that party control of the chamber. Associated Press
FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2019, file photo, Rep. Susan Brooks, R-Ind., joined by, from back left, Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, speaks to reporters outside the West Wing following a meeting with President Donald Trump about border security at the White House in Washington. Associated Press
FILE - In this June 20, 2017, file photo, Karen Handel declares victory during an election-night watch party in Atlanta. Top Republicans are hunting district-by-district for just the right candidates to help them recapture the House, six months after a tidal wave swept 62 Democratic freshmen into office and handed that party control of the chamber. Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- Top Republicans are searching district-by-district for just the right candidates - women and political newcomers in many cases - to help them recapture the House, six months after a political tidal wave swept Democrats into control with the most diverse majority in history.
Recruits include one of the few Republican women in the Oklahoma state Senate and a black political novice from Houston with Iraq combat experience and three Ivy League degrees on his resume. They are part of a GOP drive to gain at least 18 seats in the 2020 elections to win the majority - historically a tall order for the party out of power in presidential election years.
Finding women and minority candidates is an imperative for an overwhelmingly white GOP openly embarrassed that just 13 of its 197 House members are women. By contrast, 89 of the 235 House Democrats are women and nearly 90 are black or Hispanic.
But Republicans want challengers with other qualities too, following a 2018 election that saw the GOP lose 31 districts that President Donald Trump had won just two years earlier, many in moderate suburbs.
Desirable attributes include an ability to woo moderate GOP voters who've turned against Trump, whose name will be atop the ballot. In some districts they want political outsiders without voting records to attack, in others it's political veterans with a proven ability to win votes. Enticing personal stories and an aptitude for raising money also help.
"You will see a party that's reflective of the entire nation. That would mean from gender to race to others, but it will also show that we can compete in every single district," said House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.
Democrats scoff that GOP efforts will flop because Americans care less about candidates' attributes than about issues like buttressing health care and wages.
"You can have all the interesting stories in the world, you can have an interesting background," said Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Va., a candidate recruiter for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, House Democrats' political organ. He added, "They are a party in the wilderness right now and they are deluding themselves - 2020 is going to be a lot about Trump."
GOP leaders are boosting potential challengers including Young Kim, who wants a rematch against the freshman Democrat who badly outspent her but only narrowly defeated her last year in increasingly diverse Orange County, California; Karen Handel, elected to the House in an expensive 2017 special election, only to lose re-election last November by 3,000 votes; and Tom Kean Jr., who's seeking a House seat in western New Jersey and hopes the popularity of his father, moderate former Gov. Tom Kean, will outweigh the state's antipathy to Trump.
McCarthy says he's met with over 30 contenders, of whom nearly 6 in 10 are women and nearly half are minorities. Rep. Susan Brooks, R-Ind., recruitment chief for the National Republican Congressional Committee, the House GOP's campaign arm, says more than 130 women have contacted the committee about running. One group called Winning for Women and another, E-PAC, formed by Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., are also seeking female GOP candidates.
So far, Republicans haven't matched Democrats' ability to attract women candidates. According to data collected by The Associated Press through noon last Monday, just 38 of 172 declared Republican House challengers were women, around 1 in 5. That compared to 84 of 222 declared House Democratic challengers, nearly 2 in 5.
Democrats are already compiling GOP recruits' weaknesses, including past statements, underwhelming fundraising starts and districts' changing demographics. And there are no guarantees that Republican recruits will survive GOP primaries and be nominated.
Still, Republican leaders are finding contenders like Wesley Hunt, a black West Point graduate and former Army Apache helicopter pilot who fought in Iraq and has three Cornell University master's degrees. He would oppose freshman Rep. Lizzie Fletcher in Houston's suburbs.
"As an African-American conservative man who grew up in a conservative suburban home, my values just align very well with the suburbs of Houston," said Hunt, 37. He traveled to Washington last week so McCarthy could introduce him to potential donors in his first run for public office.
"You're a West Point graduate, you served your nation. That's going to give somebody an advantage over somebody that's been in the legislature," McCarthy said.
In other areas, Republicans hope women like Oklahoma GOP state Sen. Stephanie Bice would oust female Democrats like freshman Rep. Kendra Horn. Horn squeaked past a male GOP incumbent last November in a district around Oklahoma City that Trump carried in 2016 by 40,000 votes.
"I get the impression that they're really interested," said Bice, 45, who's already spoken with McCarthy and other Republican leaders.
In one district encompassing Staten Island and part of Brooklyn, GOP leaders are touting Nicole Malliotakis, a state assemblywoman and New York City's only elected Republican. She's half Cuban and half Greek, lost a 2017 mayoral race but did well in that district and has reported raising $300,000 - a decent start in a race that could cost nearly 20 times that amount.
Republican leaders expect Sara Hart Weir, 37, to seek a House district that includes Kansas City, Kansas. Weir until recently was president of the National Down Syndrome Society, which gives her fundraising experience and familiarity with health issues. She says she's met McCarthy and spoken to nearly every GOP congresswoman. She'd challenge freshman Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids, one of Congress' first Native American women.
"I don't see why they wouldn't want somebody with my background, my results and my leadership to raise their hand and step forward," Weir said.
Ryan Dubicki and Lauren Johnert of the AP Election Research and Quality Control team in New York contributed to this report.
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Country music star and Moore native Toby Keith speaks out about the tragedy
The performer says he grew up in the town of Moore, Oklahoma, which has been ravaged by the devastating tornado
He says the number of casualties could have been much worse if it weren't for the vigilance of forecasters
Keith adds that Moore is 'strong,' and 'will persevere'
By Daily Mail Reporter and Associated Press
Country music performer Toby Keith says he grew up in the area near Oklahoma City that was hit by a devastating tornado - and says the community will 'persevere' in the wake of the storm.
Keith issued a statement saying Monday's tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, devastated the community in which he grew up.
The city has embraced Keith's celebrity and his name is on the Moore water tower.
Native: Toby Keith is from Moore, Oklahoma, the part of the state that has been ravaged by Monday's tornado
Path of destruction: This aerial photo shows the remains of homes hit by a massive tornado in Moore
Keith says he remembers riding his bicycle through the stricken neighborhoods.
Speaking to CNN’s Anderson Cooper by phone from Nashville, Tennessee, Keith said: 'It’s devastating.'
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He added that the number of casualties could have been much higher had it not been for the vigilance of forecasters.
'Oklahoma's really good. Great meteorologists. Have great weather centers and they prepare you for this. The numbers could be much much higher.'
Sadness: A woman holds her cat as she sits in the driveway of her demolished home
Rescuers are still working to pull people from the rubble in the community that's southwest of Oklahoma City.
At least 91 people are confirmed dead, and more than 200 have been injured.
The giant twister roared through the Oklahoma City suburb obliterating entire neighborhoods and pulverizing a 30-square-mile stretch with winds up to 200 mph.
Block after block lay in ruins. Homes were crushed into piles of broken wood. Cars and trucks were left crumpled on the roadside.
In a statement, Keith said: 'This storm has devastated the community that I grew up in. I rode my bike through those neighborhoods. I have family and friends in Moore.
'My heart and prayers go to those that have lost so much. But Moore is strong and we will persevere. God be with you all.'
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It's Gagapanda! Lady Gaga tries out an animal new look on Japanese TV... but did she think she was in China?
By Andrea Magrath
Updated: 04:55 EDT, 1 July 2011
When visiting a foreign country it is of course polite to pay tribute to their culture.
But, despite naming Japan as one of her favourite places, Lady Gaga may have mixed up their native animals.
The singer appeared on Japanese television dressed as a panda - native animal of China.
Gagapanda: Lady Gaga tries out a new style on Japanese TV yesterday
Whether she thought she was paying tribute to Japan, or whether the 25-year-old just had a whim to become 'Gagapanda' is unclear.
The Born This Way singer arrived on the show in a black and white outfit with her hair in two buns and wearing sunglasses.
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She kept the glasses on a for a minute to build suspense as the hosts complimented her on her outlandish ensemble, before dramatically removing them to reveal her heavy black eye make-up.
Animal instinct: The singer said she 'likes pandas and has been eating a lot of bamboo this week' as explanation for her outfit
'I really like pandas,' she declared. 'Pandas have paws, and I always tell my fans to put their paws up. I've been eating a lot of bamboo this week.'
Later in the program Gaga listed 'one day having panda babies' as one of her dreams.
She has also started referring to herself as Gagapanda on Twitter.
With the help of a translator, the hitmaker answered a round of questions from the excitable presenters, about her love of cooking, keeping her clothes after she wears them, and her fears (missing her family).
'You know pandas are Chinese right?' Gaga chats with the talk show presenters
While in Japan Gaga has slammed the claims that she profited from wristbands she sold through her website to aid tsunami victims in the country.
After raising money for the survivors of the earthquake by selling $5 wristbands, the singer faces a lawsuit over claims that she added an unnecessary sales tax and a $3.99 shipping charge to the red and white 'We Pray for Japan' bracelets.
But an spokesman for the star, who is currently touring Japan, today labelled the lawsuit 'misguided.'
Fighting back: The 25-year-old has slammed the claims that she profited from the sales of her charity wristbands to aid Japanese tsunami victims
'This misguided lawsuit is without merit and unfortunately takes attention away from the kind deeds of the fans around the world who are supporting the people of Japan,' said the singer's spokesman Holly Shakoor.
'The entire five dollar donation made with the purchase of each bracelet is going to support the disaster relief,' she added. 'No profit is being made on shipping costs. Sales tax charges were made in accordance with local legal requirements.
'Lady Gaga has personally pledged her own funds to this cause and continues to support the victims of the disaster.'
Hurtful: Gaga's representatives have said the lawsuit launched against her over the claims is 'without merit'
Gaga has been sued under her real name of Stefani Germanotta under charges normally used to fight racketeering.
Live Nation Merchandising, Universal Music and a number of Gaga’s business ventures have also been named too.
The lawsuit, filed at the U.S Federal Court in Detroit, states that they all used a ‘deceptive advertising campaign’ and a ‘pattern of racketeering’ to persuade the public to buy the wristband from Gaga’s official website.
The court papers state they ‘misrepresented to individuals and to the public at large...that ‘all proceeds’ derived from the wristbands would be donated to the (Japan) Relief Effort’.
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Lady Gaga tries out a panda look on Japanese television
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Attorney: Suit against Confederate emblem not a lost cause
Published: 17:49 EDT, 9 September 2016 | Updated: 17:49 EDT, 9 September 2016
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — An attorney says he's not surrendering his legal battle to erase the Confederate battle emblem from the Mississippi flag.
Carlos Moore said Friday that he will file a notice next week asking the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to revive his lawsuit challenging the banner.
Moore sued the state six months ago, arguing that the rebel X that's been on Mississippi's flag since 1894 is an unconstitutional vestige of slavery that creates a hostile environment for him and other African-Americans.
U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves dismissed the suit Thursday, saying Moore failed to show a "cognizable legal injury."
Reeves considered pretrial arguments, and Moore said he will ask the appeals court to require Reeves to hold a full trial and hear testimony.
"I should have been allowed to proceed to the trial on merits," Moore said Friday.
The upper left corner of the Mississippi flag has the Confederate battle emblem — a red field topped by a blue X dotted with 13 white stars. Voters chose to keep the banner in a 2001 referendum, and it's the last state flag in the nation to prominently feature the emblem.
Like other Confederate symbols, the Mississippi flag has come under increased scrutiny since the June 2015 killings of black worshippers in South Carolina. The white man charged in that case had posed with the Confederate battle flag in photos published online. Several cities and counties and seven of Mississippi's eight public universities have stopped flying the state flag.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant said in a statement that he's pleased Reeves dismissed the lawsuit. In the past, Bryant has said he respects the outcome of the 2001 flag election but would be open to another referendum.
"What the state flag is or is not should be decided by Mississippi voters," Bryant said Thursday.
Flag supporters and opponents are circulating petitions seeking another statewide vote on the symbol, and a "heritage keepers" rally in support of the flag is planned for Saturday outside the state Capitol.
Although Reeves dismissed the lawsuit, he used his 32-page ruling to address an argument some flag supporters make outside the courtroom, that there is no connection between the slavery and the Confederate battle emblem. The judge cited Mississippi's 1861 secession declaration, which said: "'Our position is thoroughly identified with the institution of slavery — the greatest material interest of the world.'"
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Apology for mosque documentary slur
The Crown Prosecution Service and West Midlands Police are to publicly apologise and pay a six-figure sum for accusing a Channel 4 documentary exposing extremism in Britain's mosques of misleading editing, the broadcaster said.
Channel 4 will receive an apology over a documentary slur
The apology will be made at the High Court following the broadcaster's decision to launch libel proceedings against police and the CPS.
A press release issued by police and the CPS last year claimed that the Dispatches programme misrepresented the views of Muslim preachers and clerics with misleading editing.
Police reported Channel 4 to TV watchdog Ofcom for "heavily editing" the words of Islamic imams to give them more sinister meaning in Dispatches: Undercover Mosque.
After investigating, Ofcom rejected the complaints in a decision published last year.
Police had suggested they had considered taking action against Channel 4 before being told the prospect of conviction was unlikely.
Police spent around £14,000 on the investigation, which was initially looking at whether three of the individuals shown in the programme could be prosecuted for inciting terrorism or racial hatred. But they then announced offences may have been committed by Channel 4, specifically in stirring up racial hatred.
Police also claimed the programme, broadcast in January last year, undermined "community cohesion" and "feelings of public reassurance".
One speaker in the programme was shown glorying in the Taliban's murder of a British Muslim soldier in Afghanistan, saying the real hero was "one who separated his head from his shoulders".
Kevin Sutcliffe, deputy head of current affairs at Channel 4, said:"This is a total vindication of the programme team in exposing extreme views being preached in mainstream British mosques. The authorities should be doing all they can to encourage investigations like this, not attempting to publicly rubbish them for reasons they have never properly explained."
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How Success Limits Us.
Eric Klein 1 Follower
When I was 13 years old, I learned to play blues riffs on the guitar. I practiced for hours until the patterns were ingrained into my fingers and I could play them effortlessly.
It took practice.
But now, after decades of playing those same riffs, I’m unconsciously competent. I can play them in my sleep. And that’s the problem.
When I sit down, forty years later, to learn new riffs—it’s really tough. My fingers don’t easily cooperate. They automatically return those well-grooved patterns of notes.
That’s the problem with success.
I succeeded in establishing super-fast neural pathways that operate without conscious involvement. They produce blues riffs – which is wonderful, as long as the band keeps playing the blues.
But when the music changes, it’s really, really hard for me to shift. My fingers keep “wanting” to return to those ingrained patterns. My well-grooved guitar habits get in the way of playing beautiful music.
It’s the same with any repeated pattern of thought, speech, or action.
Maybe you don’t play the guitar, but you’re playing an even more amazing instrument: your body/mind. And you’ve mastered a pattern of mental, emotional, and physical riffs that are characteristic of . . . you.
You play the riffs-of-you effortlessly. After all, you starting practicing these patterns from your first breath.
They’re your karmic success habits. Because they worked . . . in the past. And now they run on auto-pilot, which works well—until it doesn’t.
When your automated patterns of thought, speech, and action no longer work, it’s a wake-up call.
Typically, the wake-up call comes as a shock.
It jars you. Shakes you up. Whether it’s a:
Conversation with a loved one turns sour.
Project you poured your heart into that falls flat.
Way of being in your life that starts to feel empty.
You don’t plan on the wake-up call.
The music of life around you changes and your tried and true riffs no longer work. Your whole system reacts . . . and emotions surge through your body, thoughts race through your mind.
I’ve asked thousands of people what kind of emotions they experience when their well-developed patterns of success no longer serve them.
These emotions trigger thoughts like:
“This isn’t fair.”
“She/he shouldn’t expect me to change.”
“Why are they doing this to me?”
“What’s wrong with him/her?”
“What’s wrong with me?”
“I can’t believe this is happening.”
When these kinds of thoughts and emotions are swirling around, it’s hard to learn. It’s hard to focus when you’re in shock and your sense of self, your certainty about the world, are unsteady.
Yet, this unsteadiness is a spiritual opportunity.
The shock of the wake-up call creates a gap.
Right before the emotions arise and the thoughts kick in . . . there’s a pause in the patterns. For a second, the patterns are released and your consciousness is free.
In this second of freedom—your life can transform. If —and it’s a profound if—you can rest in that gap. If you can remain present when the patterns-of-you let go. This is what meditation practice develops.
Meditation practice develops the capacity to remain present as patterns of thought, speech, and action . . . release.
Through meditation practice, you cultivate intimacy with the gap; that state of being where all the patterns of the past dissolve away.
You realize a fundamentally new self—one that is not composed of patterns.
Resting in this non-patterned self—allows patterns to re-organize. More quickly, elegantly, and intelligently than could ever occur through efforts at self-improvement.
It’s a paradox: the best way to develop new patterns is to learn how to reside in the place of no-patterns. Meditation practice embodies this paradox.
Meditation is something you do—that undoes you.
It’s a practice that liberates you from patterns and thus – here comes the paradox – you embody the patterns that are best suited to the changing music of your life.
Where are wake-up calls ringing in your life?
Tom Feb 1, 2014 4:53am
Beautiful and meaningful metaphor , thank you
yogibattle Jan 31, 2014 6:14pm
The headline hooked me and the article hooked me more. I enjoyed how you used your musical experience to illustrate this point! This article meant a lot.
Eric Klein
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Eric Klein is one of the few people on the planet to be both a bestselling leadership author and lineage holder in a 5,000 year old yoga tradition. His work translates the wisdom traditions into practices and principles for people who want to bring greater spirit, meaning, and authenticity to their work and lives. His award-winning books include You are the Leader You’ve Been Waiting For, Awakening Corporate Soul: Four Paths to Unleash the Power of People at Workand To Do or Not To Do: How Successful Leaders Make Better Decisions. His signature online program The Meditation Habit integrates neuroscience, behavior change technology, and spiritual practice. Learn more at his website.
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If You're Not Into PDA, Here's What It Could Mean About Your Relationship Style
By Sydnee Lyons
Judging on my past relationships, I'd say I'm not into PDA. Like, at all. In high school, I hated when my boyfriend would try to get me to sit on his lap or side-hug when we were out with friends. I vividly remember intentionally sitting across from him or walking ahead at all times just to avoid what I felt was an uncomfortable and unnecessary display of affection.
Looking back, I'm certain I was in the minority when it came to my anti-PDA views, since some of my Catholic school classmates spent their time after school getting scolded for making out in a nearby shopping center. Did I not like PDA because I wasn't not cool enough? Or had I just not met the right person?
Why is it that even now, in my 20s, I cringe when I see a couple posted up on the wall of a nightclub, going at it like the other person's face is a dollar-slice of pizza?
I asked Lisa Mitchell, body language expert and founder of Power Body Language, what your PDA levels say about your personality and your relationship. Thankfully, she acknowledged that there are tons of people who feel the way I do about an outdoor make-out sesh. Each person is entitled to define their own rules for PDA, in and out of a relationship. Here's what your preference says about you.
If You're Not About That PDA Life
You should know that absolutely nothing is wrong with you or your relationship if you'd rather not tongue-wrestle on a busy sidewalk. Mitchell says there are a number of reasons people prefer to reserve shows of affection for more intimate settings. "Perhaps you were taught that affection and intimate behaviors should be done in private. This could be a cultural norm or personal boundary you've grown accustomed to," she explains. If you feel comfortable in your decision, there's no need to dissect it further.
Another obvious reason, she adds, might be that "one or both partners just aren't there yet in the relationship, and displaying a lot of public affection wouldn't feel sincere or authentic to you at that stage." In this situation, Mitchell says you should honor your feelings and take things as slowly as you'd like.
Whatever your reason for being PDA-averse, it's best not to make a bigger deal out of it than it is. According to Mitchell, "The more important factor is the intention behind or need for PDA. If one partner is forcing it or demanding it to make themselves feel more secure or have others see the relationship as solid, that's a bigger red flag than whether PDA is present or not. That shows a lack of boundaries and respect for the other partner."
My advice is to do as much or as little of whatever feels right to you in the moment, but check in with your partner to make sure it's OK with them, too.
If You Can't Keep Your Hands Off Each Other
On the opposite end of the spectrum are those couples whose limbs are so intertwined at the dinner table that it's almost impossible to tell where one partner ends and the other begins. It's OK. All are welcome here. Mitchell explains that, most times, these couples just express and register their emotions differently. It feels natural to them to hold hands, embrace, and kiss, regardless of where they are or who might be looking on. Seriously, more power to you if you're among these brave lovebirds!
In the past, though, I've often felt inadequate when stacking my relationships up against these. I mean, they're literally all over each other. How could that not be true love? Well, Mitchell says sometimes, excessive PDA is an overcorrection. She explains, "More PDA can signal a higher level of insecurity in the relationship, leading one or both partners to feel it necessary to flaunt or publicize their affections in order to feel more validated or grounded in the relationship."
The reality, she says, is that, "PDA doesn't make or break a relationship, nor should it be considered an indicator of future failure or success." Instead, treat it as just one of many relationship behaviors you can adapt to fit your and your partner's comfort levels. It's normal for your relationship behaviors to evolve over time. You may be all about PDA right now in the honeymoon phase of your relationship and not so much later on, or vice versa. Either way, you should allow yourself the time and freedom to explore these preferences without succumbing to social norms that don't feel true to who you are.
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Prince William & Kate Middleton's 2018 Christmas Card Body Language Is Beyond Adorable
By Rachel Shatto
Every year, you can count on the Cambridges to keep the tradition of holiday photos alive, and this year’s photo of William, Kate, and their three adorable royal kiddos does not disappoint. For one thing, Prince William and Kate Middleton's 2018 Christmas card body language is honestly cracking me up. It’s probably the most relatable that this pair has ever been. Mostly because, if you’ve ever had to babysit multiple kids, then you are going to seriously feel Harry’s expression. It’s especially amazing when you compare it to last year's nice but very formal photo. Here, the Windsors let their hair down with a much warmer and more casual vibe that feels like a really merry Christmas.
While I definitely identified with William’s smile, I wanted to see what else we could learn about the family dynamic by having body language experts analyze the photo — and what they see in this adorable family photo made me love them even more. Body language expert Blanca Cobb tells Elite Daily that the warmth of this picture comes from it’s lack of formality. “The photo of William and Kate and their children is a photo of family and not etiquette, which makes the photo even more charming and endearing,” says Cobb. “It makes them a family that anyone can relate to. From their attire to their poses, it’s a reflection of their personalities.”
Cobb also notes how their poses reinforce their roles and the dynamic of their family. “Kate and William are the foundation of their family. Kate and William are sitting on the tree branch at a similar angle with their left legs extended out slightly. This similar stance shows that they’re emotionally in sync,” she explains.
Patti Wood, a body language expert and author of Snap: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language, and Charisma, also notes the positions of William and Kate’s bodies, and how they mirror one another here. “See how her seated posture matches her husband, half on, upper bodies rounded and curved, ready to move, adapt and play,” she tells Elite Daily. “What this family photo show overall is that they are far more relaxed and playful with each other as a family than we have ever known.”
Now we’ve come to my favorite part of the image: William’s somewhat pained and totally relatable smile. Traci Brown, body language expert and author of Persuasion Point: Body Language and Speech for Influence, noted their expressions immediately. “Kate looks like her radiant self. William's smile looks a bit forced,” she says. “See how his eyes aren't quite smiling? I notice how there's a kid between them. And this could be telling about why we see such a forced smile from him.” She adds that it’s likely all about the challenge of corralling three young children at once, rather than a sign of something amiss in the relationship. “They're outnumbered so I imagine they're exhausted but still looking spectacular overall.” Cobb agrees that the expression is a familiar one to folks with young children. “It isn’t an easy task getting the children to look at the camera at the same time,” she explains.
Fatherly expressions aside, everything you need to know about the dynamic of these kids with their parents is on full display here. Cobb breaks down everything she sees: “By leaning on his dad, George intuitively knows that William is a steady support. George shows his playful side with his pose, his left leg in the air and bent at the knee. Charlotte has a hold on both of her parents as she smiles sweetly. With her head angled down ever so slightly suggests that Charlotte is a bit reserved. Kate’s protective hold on Louis, lets him know that she’s got him. Louis has the world in his hand and through touch (holding on his mom’s wrist), he intuitively knows that he’s safe and secure. Louis is such a happy baby and his adorable grin shows it.”
All in all, this makes for a truly special holiday portrait — one that is befitting of the royal family. Perhaps Wood says it best when she concludes, simply, “It’s just a wonderful family shot!” Agreed.
Victoria Warnken/Elite Daily
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SPMAGTF-SC Marines hold opening ceremony for Honduras school projects
Photo By Sgt. Melissa Martens | Marines with the Logistics Combat Element, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task...... read more read more
Photo By Sgt. Melissa Martens | Marines with the Logistics Combat Element, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, pose with Doris Morudiagu, left, director of education for the Municipality of Trujillo, and Gisela Hernandez, assistant to the governor of the department of Colόn, at the opening ceremony for Trujillo, Honduras, school renovation projects at the Taufick Bendeck Elementary School, June 15, 2017. The school is one of the infrastructure improvement projects the Marines of SPMAGTF-SC will work on during their six-month deployment in Central America at the request of partner nation governments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens) see less | View Image Page
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U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command held an opening ceremony at Taufick Bendeck Elementary School in Trujillo, Honduras, June 15, to signify the start of several renovation projects in the local area.
A team of combat engineers, heavy equipment operators and motor vehicle operators from the Logistics Combat Element, SPMAGTF-SC, will be working to remodel four local schools in the area.
"We've partnered with the Honduran government, specifically the city of Trujillo, to work on four schools that were selected through the Department of Education," said U.S. Marine Capt. Jarrod Deitrich, Trujillo site officer in charge, LCE, SPMAGTF-SC. “They reached out and selected the schools based on the needs within their department.”
For the next five months, the Marines will work at the following schools: Ana Palmore, 11 Febrero, Elvira Tome and Taufick Bendeck.
“We are going to spend four weeks renovating each school, for a total of five months,” Dietrich said. "We're happy to be working hand in hand with the Honduran government."
In addition to the infrastructure improvement projects in Trujillo as well as in Guatemala, the Marines with SPMAGTF-SC are conducting security cooperation training in Belize, Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador, and, should the need arise, are on standby for disaster relief efforts in the region at the request of the host governments.
While addressing the audience at the event, Col. Michael V. Samarov, the commanding officer of SPMAGTF-SC, stated that he hopes the relationship between the Marines and the people of Honduras is one of mutual benefit.
"Perhaps our greatest privilege is the opportunity we have to make a positive difference, learn from your rich experiences and culture, and make new friendships,” he said.
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RPG Crowdfunding News – Dungeon Fantasy Monsters 2, Mercenaries Spies & Private Eyes, Gods, and Enlightenment Punk
In this article, I cover RPG Kickstarters ending between March 22nd and 28th including projects from Flying Buffalo and Steve Jackson Games along with translations of games from France, some enlightenment punk from England, and 15 zines. This is not an exhaustive list as there are at least 5 more RPG Kickstarters beyond these, and that’s just for this timeframe. As it has been since the start of February, it’s a spoil of RPG riches on Kickstarter. ...READ MORE
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New Hobby Releases In Stores & PDF Spotlight: 18th June 2018
Wecome back to this weeks rundown of the new releases that will be hitting game this stores this week, as well as a look at some of the recent PDF releases from the last seven days! Green Ronin's Modern AGE Basic Rulebook leads the electronic releases whilst Mongoose's mega Great Rift Box Set for Traveller should be hitting your local game store shelves this week ! For more information about any of the physical products please contact your local games store.
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Recently, I was able to ask Steve Jackson, of Steve Jackson Games, a couple of questions about the upcoming relaunch of his classic role-playing/combat game The Fantasy Trip. In addition, he gave us at EN World an early look at the preliminary art for the cover of The Fantasy Trip: Melee.
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This week I admittedly indulge a bit in some self-promotion for the upcoming Freedom Squadron Kickstarter, but I do so by pointing out a number of other great products oriented around military, paramilitary, and special operations in roleplaying. All who design in this field stand on the shoulders of giants, and I am thrilled that others have created such interesting and exceptional products to support that style of exciting and intriguing game play. Check them out!
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Winners and losers in Europe
Europe and the EU have undergone great changes in recent times. Here are five winners and five losers
By: EBR - Posted: Friday, July 5, 2019
All the new EU leadership team are on the record saying Brexit is bad for the EU and none is willing to make concessions to Boris Johnson who has denigrated and told lies about Europe over his 30 year political-journalist career. There will be no hand extended to help a Johnson-Farage UK from Brussels.
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1. The French language. All five of the new presidents of the Commission, Council, Parliament, and Central Bank as well as the High Representative are fluent French-speakers.
2. Old Europe. Founding members of the European Community — Germany, France, Italy, Belgium — are now in the saddle along with the historic nation of Spain.
3. Centrists. There are two center-right big cheeses – Ursula von der Leyen and Christine Lagarde running the Commission and Central Bank, two socialists – David-Maria Sassoli and Josep Borrell heading the European Parliament and EU foreign service and one liberal – Charles Michel presiding over the European Council.
4. Emmanuel Macron. Derided by the Anglo-Saxon press as failing and flailing under pressure from the Gilets Jaunes protest movement and a confident Marine Le Pen Macron has played the EU game effectively with a win for what he calls “les progressistes” against “les nationalistes” in both the European Parliament election and now in the formation of the new EU leadership team.
5. Women. The EU of Jean-Claude Juncker and previous Commission presidents was reserved for men. Now the EU has two young sexagenarians — Ursula von der Leyen, 60 and Christine Lagarde, 63 — holding top global posts in the world’s biggest economic block. Add in Macron’s closest advisor, Brigitte Macron, 66, and this troika of ladies is the most powerful group of women in global politics.
Five Losers
1. Steve Bannon and his two year long demagogic populist campaign against the EU. Matteo Salvini, Marine Le Pen, Nigel Farage, the AfD in Germany, FPO in Austria and other rightist xenophobic parties in Nordic Europe have all proclaimed their moment was arriving. It didn’t.
2. New Europe. The turn of nationalist populism in Poland and Hungary or the endemic corruption involving politicians and business in countries like Romania, Bulgaria or the Czech Republic left leaders like Viktor Orban or Jaroslaw Kaczynski friendless and without influence outside Hungary or Poland.
3. Brexit. All the new EU leadership team are on the record saying Brexit is bad for the EU and none is willing to make concessions to Boris Johnson who has denigrated and told lies about Europe over his 30 year political-journalist career. There will be no hand extended to help a Johnson-Farage UK from Brussels.
4. Putin. The Russian president grandly announced on the eve of the G20 summit that the era of liberal democracy was over. All the new leadership team in Europe are committed to liberal values – respect for rule of law, media freedom, rights for women and for LBGT community.
Putin spent money campaigning for anti-EU parties in the European Parliament election but they lost support. Von der Leyen shares with her mentor Angela Merkel a cold anger at Putin’s Anschluss of Crimea and his military interventions on the Donbass, and other intervention in the sovereignty of a European UN member state – Ukraine.
5. European democracy. The Spitenkandidat system was flawed and weakened by the choice of Manfred Weber as a possible European Commission president. He was simply unacceptable to too many others and the CDU-CSU political machine should have seen this.
But the return to Berlin and Paris deciding everything behind closed doors with other EU member states having to accept Macron’s fait accompli is a reversion to exactly the back-room fixes and trades that gave the EU a bad name.
The Greens in particular who scored very well in the EP elections and are now ahead of the SPD in Germany and strong in other countries can feel justifiably aggrieved at being kept out of any EU leadership position.
*Contributing Editor at The Globalist. He was the UK’s Minister for Europe from 2002 to 2005 — and is the author of “Brexit No Exit: Why Britain Won’t Leave Europe.”
**first published in theGlobalist
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FDA announces new data points to aid generic drug developers
Posted: 21 June 2019 | Victoria Rees (European Pharmaceutical Review) | No comments yet
The FDA has released new data points which increase transparency for generic-drug competitors.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it is adding data points to its Paragraph IV Patent Certifications List. This will allow generic-drug applicants to have more information on whether their product will be approved and marketed.
The FDA has stated it is aiming to promote generic-drug options for patients. The Paragraph IV Patent Certifications List offers information on exclusivity which relates to the challenges generic-drug patents can face with branded drugs.
Previously, the FDA’s Paragraph IV Patent Certifications List only stated the name of the drug, its dosage, strength and the date for the first successful generic drug application was made.
Generic-drug applicants can apply for FDA approval of a generic drug before a patent expires, but on certain conditions. These include the assertions that the patent is:
will not be infringed by the generic drug.
The assertion comes in the form of a statement called a Paragraph IV certification, as part of an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA).
The FDA has also added other data points, including the status of 180-day exclusivity decisions, dates of first approval, marketing status and expiration dates of blocking patents. The quantity of applicants that are eligible for 180-day exclusivity will be shared, enabling generic-drug manufacturers to decide whether to develop a generic version of the drug.
“With the update today, this new data may allow generic applicants to make more informed business decisions about which of their specific generic drug applications have a higher likelihood of being approved sooner. This data may also provide more public transparency into instances in which the FDA approves an ANDA with exclusivity, but the generic product is not marketed for an extended time which among other reasons may signal ‘gaming’ tactics in the generic market,” the FDA stated in a press release.
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Falko Berthold
Linda Gerlach
Documentation of N!aqriaxe with a focus on contact influence
The purpose of this project was to document the highly endangered language N!aqriaxe. It is spoken in the Kalahari region in southern Botswana in the Kweneng district. The 40 speakers of the language are still found in the villages of Motokwe, Khekhenye, Tswaane, Dutlwe and probably some others. Like other minority languages (especially those of Khoisan origin) in Botswana, and elsewhere in southern Africa, this language is in danger of becoming extinct; most N!aqriaxe-speakers are older than 50 years and do not pass their language on to the younger members of the community. While in South Africa the relevant languages are largely extinct already, in other regions the vast majority of the surviving languages are endangered or even moribund, and the process of language shift in the remaining speech communities is well underway (Batibo & Tsonope 2000).
The language under investigation belongs to the ǂ’Amkoe family. Lexical similarities to its neighbouring languages East ǃXoon (East Taa, Tuu family) and Gǀui (Western Kalahari branch of the Khoe family) point towards an ancient contact situation which also had effects on the morphosyntax of the languages. Furthermore, N!aqriaxe was classified as being related to these above-named languages on a macro-level in the so-called Khoisan family (Greenberg 1963). A close examination of shared features might rule out genealogical relation on a macro-level and rather allude to possible areality due to language contact.
Batibo, Herman M. and Joe Tsonope (eds). 2000. The state of Khoesan Language Studies in Botswana. Gaborone: University of Botswana.
Greenberg, Joseph H. 1963. The languages of Africa. Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University.
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Participants of the international Workshop "Circum Mare Balticum" hosted by the Swedish embassy
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The Swedish embassy in Berlin hosted a Dinner on June 15, 2011 for the Participants of the international workshop "Regional availability of climate knowledge in the Baltic Sea" at the Nordic Embassies. In his opening address, the deputy head of the Swedish Embassy – Torbjörn Haak – confirmed the interest of his country in the topic and pointed out the work of the Baltic Sea Council, where Germany will succeed Norway in the presidency in July this year.
Grit Martinez from the Ecologic Institute said in her speech, that there would be no better place to conclude a vibrant day of discussions. Similar to the Baltic Sea Council, the aim of the workshop was to foster the communication and understanding between the users of climate knowledge and the scientists that produce climate knowledge for the Baltic Sea region.
In his key-note Speech, Prof. Hans von Storch from the Helmholtz Zentrum Geesthacht, referred to the post normality of climate change. According to today’s existing knowledge, climate change has to been seen as a reality. This fact is also backed up by questionnaires among climate scientists. However, public perception about this issue is declining continuously. Climate change therefore is not only a scientific fact, but also a social construct. Post normal becomes the issue, because climate science merges with climate politics. Therefore it is necessary, so von Storch concludes, to communicate the perceptions of climate scientists in a transparent and understandable way to the interested public. The task is the main work of the regional Climate Service Centers.
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Major businesses call for cost-effective European market for renewables
22 November 2018, source edie newsroom
A host of major businesses have penned a declaration calling on governments to set enabling policies that incentivise and increase opportunities to source renewable electricity through onsite installations and power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Research suggests that corporate PPAs worth 6GW have been signed across Europe, almost 2GW of which was contracted in 2018
The declaration has been signed by almost 100 corporates, including the likes of Ikea, Amazon, BT, Google, Microsoft, H&M and Heineken. Convened by European renewable energy platform RE-Source, the declaration sets out a wishlist that would enable greater investment in renewables across Europe.
Specifically, the declaration calls for policymakers to remove regulatory and administrative barriers to sourcing renewables – a request that is being facilitated through the Renewable Energy Directive - so that successful markets in the Nordics, the Netherlands and the UK can be replicated across the continent.
Signatories, which also include Facebook, Dow, Nike and E.ON, have also called for more certainty and clarity on Guarantees of Origin (GOs) documents. Europe’s common energy market means that energy can be produced in one EU nation and consumed in another, but businesses that do not purchase GOs have no guarantee that their electricity does not come from nuclear of fossil fuels. In fact, the declaration calls for corporates to be allowed to sign cross-border transactions for renewable energy, to deploy more cost-effective solutions.
Commenting on the declaration, Microsoft’s renewable energy strategist, Vanessa Miler, said: “Corporate sourcing of renewable energy plays a key role in accelerating Europe’s clean energy transition. The demand from corporates is clear.
“With the Renewable Energy Directive having been passed, we look forward to a regulatory framework further enabling corporate PPAs to allow more investments in renewable energy, taking us ahead in our journey towards a greener Europe.”
European transition
Research suggests that corporate PPAs worth 6GW have been signed across Europe, almost 2GW of which was contracted in 2018. Commercial and industrial onsite corporate sourcing reached 1.7GW last year and is expected to grow during the 2020s.
Corporate sourcing of renewable has largely been facilitated through the Climate Group’s RE100 initiative, which commits companies to transition to 100% renewable electricity. There are 67 EU-based members of the RE100 that are expected to use 70TWh of renewable electricity annually by 2030.
RE-Source is aiming to increase the number of corporates purchasing renewable power to 100,000.
“As the world’s largest corporate buyer of renewable energy, we are dedicated to doing our part to scale renewables in Europe. Expansion of corporate PPAs can be a major driver in Europe’s renewable energy transition,” Google’s senior energy lead, Marc Oman, added.
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UglyDolls is an impish, dance-pop fairy tale about imperfection (Image: STX Entertainment)
This weekend a very special preview screening of new family film UglyDolls is taking place at Edinburgh International Film Festival and it’s already sold out... but don’t worry, your friends here at Edinburgh Live have you covered.
We’ve the last four pairs of tickets to give away to lucky Edinburgh Live readers for the screening taking place at the Festival Theatre this Sunday, June 23.
In Uglyville, the free-spirited Moxy (Kelly Clarkson) and her UglyDoll friends live every day in a whirlwind of bliss. Occasionally, the endearingly unique residents of Uglyville look to the sky, where a new UglyDoll will appear and be embraced by the community.
But when Moxy and a group of her closest friends set off to find what’s outside their community, they discover another world – Perfection. In Perfection, Moxy and her crew are subject to the manipulations of Lou (Nick Jonas), the perfect doll in charge of training recruits.
EIFF launched in 1947 and ever since has been bringing the city a dazzling array of screenings and events. This year is no exception with over 121 new features, including 18 feature film World Premieres, 12 International Premieres, 8 European Premieres and 78 UK Premieres from 42 countries across the globe.
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No borders in the ocean: Feed and seafood trade look to get their ‘sustainability’ act together
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The companies involved in Seafood Business for Ocean Stewardship (SeaBOS), a project aiming to lead a global transformation towards sustainable seafood production, recently released a statement outlining concrete goals for the initiative.
SeaBOS officially kicked off last December, and we reported on it then.
In June, Knut Nesse, CEO of Nutreco, one of the founding members of SeaBOS, spoke at the UN Oceans Summit, reporting on the next phase of the project, where he revealed the more detailed commitments of the nine signatories.
FeedNavigator caught up with him at Nutreco’s conference, Agrivision 2017, last week to hear more.
“The project is exciting as it bridges many worlds; it connects science and business, aquaculture and fisheries, European and North American companies to Asian companies,” he told us.
Who is currently signed up to SeaBOS?
SeaBOS consists of the two biggest seafood companies by revenue, Maruha Nichiro and Nippon Suisan Kaisha, two of the biggest tuna players, Thai Union Group and Dongwon Industries, as well as the two biggest aqua feed producers, Nutreco as parent company of Skretting and Cargill Aqua Nutrition. The two biggest farmed salmon companies, Marine Harvest and Cermaq, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi, and the Japanese tuna purse seine company, Kyokuyo are also signatories.
No borders in the ocean
He said there are plenty of projects already aimed at improving the sustainability of seafood production and fish farming but the uniqueness and potential success of the SeaBOS project lies in its overarching structure – the signatories oversee the global wild capture and aquaculture value chain.
“There are no borders in the ocean. We need to work together, on a non-competitive basis, to be clear on what we want and speak with one voice,” he added.
Seafood producers from around the world, regardless of their scale of operations, have one thing in common: they all depend on healthy, functioning ecosystems. “We aim to improve and challenge each other,” he said.
The companies involved in the ocean stewardship project, SeaBOS, are now taking on roles in one of four different taskforces: “We are in the process now of assigning the metrics, the KPIs for those taskforces, which we expect to confirm at a meeting in Japan in May 2018. We will report on those officially in June next year.”
He said it is critical that the pace of the project fits the purpose. Eventually, it is hoped to engage and mobilize international regulators. “Controlling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, for example, will ultimately require the intervention of governments.”
The CEOs have all given a solid commitment. Nesse said he would participate in one of the taskforces, which will require attendance at frequent meetings.
Thailand’s CP Foods may join the initiative. “They were participants in the stakeholder meeting and are considering membership,” said Nesse.
Extract from the May 2017 New York statement:
“We pledge to work diligently to eliminate IUU products and any form of modern slavery in our supply chains. We will develop a code of conduct for our own operations and for our suppliers, in order to deliver on these commitments. We will also work towards full traceability and transparency throughout our supply chains.
“We pledge to make efficient use of aquaculture feeds and to use fish feed resources from sustainably harvested stocks. We pledge to actively use and develop fish health management systems and health prevention methods before treatments.
“We will actively use and apply existing certification standards and prevent harmful discharges and habitat destruction. We call on the whole industry to do the same.
“We also pledge to work actively together with governments to improve existing regulations for fisheries, for aquaculture, and for the ocean.
“We strongly urge all governments to work together to address IUU fishing. In order for wild capture fisheries to further develop, we encourage governments to end overfishing and rebuild depleted stocks. This critically means respecting scientific advice on quotas and the sharing of best practices in regulations.
“We urge all governments to work together to improve regulations in international waters. We call on all governments to sign up to the FAO Port States Measures Agreements (PSMA) and to develop a regulatory international treaty, analogous to the PSMA, which bans all landing of IUU fish, for UN members to ratify.”
Related topics: CP Foods, Middle East, Australia, North America, Sustainability, Aquaculture, Cargill, Nutreco, Africa, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Regulation
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Drama-Thriller ‘BLACK RUBY’ Releases March 5
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Random Media has acquired the US rights to Chicago’s Ave Fenix Pictures award-winning drama-thriller, ‘BLACK RUBY’, starring Zachary Laoutides (Adios Vaya con Dios), Ric...
Random Media has acquired the US rights to Chicago’s Ave Fenix Pictures award-winning drama-thriller, ‘BLACK RUBY’, starring Zachary Laoutides (Adios Vaya con Dios), Ric Morgan (Chicago P.D), and Krystal E. Heredia. The film will release on-demand and on all digital platforms on March 5, 2019.
Directed by La Raza, ‘BLACK RUBY’, the first feature film shot entirely on the iPhone 7, captures the story of two best friends, Jules and Louis, hustlers and jazz musicians who struggle to create a hit song when a young seductive black-Hispanic escort named Ruby finagles her way into their lives. Ruby turns their friendship upside down distracting Jules from his music and causing Louis to street fight his best friend’s debts away.
Official Trailer: https://vimeo.com/315364037
The film, which has been an international film festival favorite, has received accolades from prestigious festivals such as the 2018 Los Angeles Film Forum Awards, 2017 London Independent Film Awards and 2017 Rome Film Awards. During its festival run, ‘BLACK RUBY’ picked up nineteen nominations and five wins including; ‘Best Actor’, for Zachary Laoutides’ Brandoesque performance, ‘Best Feature Film’ and ‘Best Original Dramatic Score’ at the 2018 Los Angeles Film Forum Awards.
Co-produced by Mónica Esmeralda Leon and Zachary Laoutides, ‘BLACK RUBY’ releases on-demand and on all digital platforms March 5th, 2019.
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Re-branded colonialism imposed on tribal area in Pakistan
EDITOR: Shadi Khan Saif, Kabul
As s persistent tactic of oppression against the dissent, the powerful army in Pakistan has rounded up and arrested an array of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement activists in the country’s tribal belt ahead of the key provincial assembly polls.
In the backdrop of the deadly ‘Khar Qamar’ incident, when according to various reliable sources the army opened fire on civilian protesters, the security established has now arrested all key leaders of the robust grassroots rights movement, PTM. Without a doubt, these arrests and prolonged detention of the two elected parliamentarians from the restive tribal areas, Ali Wazir and Mohsin Dawar, are the tools to engineer the forthcoming elections.
The tribal population in FATA region has been ruled by Pakistan for decades under the British-colonial era oppressive and discriminative Frontier Crimes Regulations (FCR) that was first imposed here in 1901. Millions of insurgency-hit people in an area close to the size of Belgium had no right to request change to a conviction in any court and no right to legal representation. This law permitted collective punishment of family or tribe members for crimes of individuals. For ages, the representatives of Wazir, Afridi, Momand, Orakzai, Mehsud, Bajur and other tribes have long been pushing the Pakistani government to immediately repeal this law.
Finally, last year, the then President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain signed the landmark Twenty-fifth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan which called for the integration of FATA into adjacent Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Next month, the maiden provincial assembly elections are set to take place in FATA. Much to the dejection of PTM, the army officers are actively supporting and promoting their hand-picked individuals while imposing a blanket ban on the rest. Established in 2014 with the aim to protect the fundamental rights of the inhabitants of FATA, the PTM activists have been levelling serious allegations against the army for harbouring the Taliban militants in the tribal belt for attacks across the border in Afghanistan and for running ‘war-economy’.
The state forces in Pakistan need to realise they cannot impose their will on people with force for long.
Pakistan flag on a soldier’s tunic. Photo: iStock
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Update: Team Peru and the Mudslide
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Posted on 11/29/2017 at 3:46 pm by Katie Schmidt / Our Blog, Peru Mission
It has been three weeks since the awful disaster of mudslides and flooding that struck Tres Unidos and Shamboyacu. These have been weeks of hard work and, sadly, more rain falling on already beaten down communities.
The first few days following November 2nd were long and exhausting. Taylor left early every morning and returned home after dark each evening. His goal each day was to bring hope to the people who had lost everything. He did this by bringing the love of Christ with him. He took the time to listen teach person’s story and prayed with them. He also brought in things that were desperately needed: water, food, clothes, and even a tent for a family who lost their home.
On November 3rd, Taylor helped organize a truck to bring drinking water and food to the community. He also went around asking what else the people needed. Taylor also asked the community in which we live to help support the flood victims. There was overwhelming support from the people of Buenos Aires. Throughout the whole day on Friday, people knocked at our door bringing donations of food, clothes, shoes, blankets, jackets, and cooking supplies. I was so touched by the generosity of our community.
A few people I spoke with explained why they were so ready to help. They said it could have been them in need and they would want someone to be generous and help. They also explained the great fear they all have whenever the rains come. One woman shared how fear overtakes her whenever she sees clouds forming in the sky. She said the only thing more terrifying is the sound of rain at night, not knowing if this rain will be enough to bring a flood crashing through her door at 2:00am. Can you imagine living in this constant fear?
That evening five members of our youth group came to our house to sort through the items collected. We wanted to separate the clothes into their proper category before arriving the next day. We also wanted to make sure that only the clothes free of holes and stains made it to Tres Unidos. How many items do you think we needed to discard? Just ten items. Only ten of the hundreds we received were not in the condition to be donated. Incredible. The people of Buenos Aires gave the best to the poor.
One of the young men sorting through the clothes spoke up. “This is mine,” he said as he laid his own clothes on the piles to be brought to Tres Unidos. What a testimony and what a beautiful sight.
On November 4th, Taylor and twelve teenagers from our youth group brought the donations we had gathered. In one day, our pueblo of Buenos Aires was able to fill a truck which also included ziploc baggies filled with personal hygiene products to be given out to families.
Not knowing what to expect, the youth were nevertheless excited to help. For many of them, this was not only their first mission trip, but their first time out of the district of Buenos Aires. What the youth found in Tres Unidos was something none of them had seen before. As they pulled into town, they came across the house of a family that had six feet of water running through it when the flooding hit. That water took everything they owned but, praise be to God, they were able to get to safety before it happened. In the streets, whatever belongings the people had left were strung out on lines to dry. Somber, dirty faces looked out at us.
Half of the youth group stayed in Tres Unidos to hand out the donations they brought, as well as to pray with people with some fellow missionaries. The other half left Tres Unidos with Taylor in an effort to get to the man who had lost his family. This man lives in the pueblo of Paraiso which is an hour drive from Tres Unidos. The bridge leading from Tres Unidos was washed away in the flood. Thankfully, the river was low enough that they could drive through it to get to the other side.
The moment they arrived at Paraiso another mudslide hit. Taylor had a split second decision to make: abandon their mission to Paraiso and race the mudslide down the mountain to cross the river again before it got to Tres Unidos, or continue on as planned and just trust that God would work everything out.
Taylor decided to continue on with the plan in search of the man who lost his family. This man was on the family farm higher up the mountain on the day of the original disaster. When he returned to Pairiso, he learned his parents, his wife, and their two children died. As you can imagine, he was devastated.
Taylor and the group were able to locate the man where his house once stood. Nothing was there except two rocks laid to mark the graves of his family. The youth group sang to this man and prayed with him. Taylor embraced him and tried to bring him the hope of Jesus Christ. Trying to console someone who had lost every earthly possession was extremely hard. What do you say to someone who has only his life and the clothes on his back? Without the Holy Spirit there is nothing you can offer him. The Holy Spirit gave Taylor the message He wanted the man to hear.
The return trip was much more difficult because of the new mudslide, but it was all worth it! Being able to bring a little comfort to a suffering man made all the struggles seem so easy.
Please continue to pray for the people of Tres Unidos and Pairiso. There is still a lot of work ahead to rebuild their lives. It will take many months, especially now that we have entered the rainy season two months early. The community of Tres Unidos will need to rebuild their church as well. Please pray that the help and support they need will come. Given that there are no missionaries currently living in their zone, our hope is to continue to journey with the people over these upcoming months.
If you feel called to help support these people, you can do so here: helpperu.familymissionscompany.com
Picota, Peru
Katie Schmidt
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Saina Nehwal: Making Badminton India’s Next Big Commercial Sport
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By Lopa Mohanty | September 7, 2015
India’s sixth seed Saina Nehwal has clinched her second title this year after winning the $750,000 Star Australian Super Series by beating Spain’s Carolina Marin in the finals on Sunday. The ace Indian shuttler had already made the country proud early this year by winning the India Grand Prix Gold in January at Lucknow.
As per PTI report, the Indian badminton star prevailed 21-18, 21-11 in a 43-minute contest by taking home the prize cheque of $56,000.
While Saina is bombarded with congratulatory messages on her social media channels, many Bollywood celebrities have also sent their heartiest wishes to the Olympic bronze medalist, who is now soaked in victory.
The Non-Cricketing Popular Athlete
Did you know Saina was ranked #29 among list of Celebrity 100 of 2012 by Forbes India? Besides, today the 23 year old badminton player is the highest earning non-cricketing athlete in the country.
Arguably, Saina Nehwal is also the most popular sportsperson outside cricket, who has indeed created a whole new generation of badminton lovers in the country. Today, she is an inspiration to the million girls in India, whilst encouraging parents to enroll their daughters into sports.
Even statistics show that after women sports celebrities like Sania Mirza and Nehwal came into the picture, there has been a gradual increase in the enrollment of young girls into different sports academies.
Source: sportskeeda.com
Saina and Badminton Uplifting Women in India
Saina Nehwal, along with other women athletes, including the London bronze medal winner boxer Mary Kom, represents a breed of fresh, aggressive and ambitious female talents, who are forcing the country’s typically ponderous middle class to think differently about involvement of women into sports.
Saina gives most of the credit of her success to her parents, who borrowed money and took loans for Nehwal to fulfill her dreams. Their effort in making Saina an international name is an indication of a revolution in the mindset of Indian parents. Such kind of growing breed of middle-class parents in India has challenged the notion of keeping daughters at bay, whilst encouraging boys for sports.
In a country where still female feticides as many as 50 million and where 300 women are still dying every day due to childbirth and pregnancy related causes, role models like Nehwal have the potential to bring about a long-lasting change.
As per T. S. Sudhir, Saina’s biographer, “Young girls are coming from the back of beyond to academies in Hyderabad with the square goal of becoming another Saina Nehwal. Most parents who come to the academies have dreams in their eyes – they want their daughters to become Saina Nehwal. Role models are necessary to change people’s thinking.”
Source: intoday.in
Indra Nooyi’s Encourages Women to Join Sports
Last year in September I came across a video on Sports Business Journal’s inaugural Game Changers Conference. The conference was also attended by Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo Chairman and CEO, who was there to discuss on how to encourage women to join sports.
While mentioning names of Indian female sportspersons like Saina Nehwal; Indra Nooyi highlighted the fact that today, women are most involved in sports than ever.
The PepsiCo Chairman and CEO had this to say,
|”In my view, the key lies, as it does with other powerful consumer groups, in taking the time to understand the specific needs and desires of women. Women, not as a monolithic bloc, but as fans, coaches, athletes–and designing for those specific needs.”|
Thanks to Saina Nehwal, who inspires every Indian women to actively join sports. And with every title that she brings home, she is only building more trust and confidence in young minds.
Source: news.com
The Rising of Sania and Saina
After winning her bronze medal at the London Olympics in 2012, Saina Nehwal’s homecoming had brought in the sort of passion usually reserved for India’s tournament-winning cricket team. The same enthusiasm, the ace shuttler has once again raised by winning the Star Australian Super Series. She has once again given a reason for sports fans in India to look beyond the humdrum cricket.
When a 16-year old Saina Nehwal came into the picture in 2006, tennis sensation Sania Mirza was already under the spotlight at the height of her pomp. Since she was the first female in sports in ages, who was gaining popularity, media made her a star overnight showcasing her spunk attitude and endorsement-worthy face.
I still remember how people used to get confused by the two similarly named champions – Sania and Saina. Even newspapers were seen doing the same mistake in a rush to meet the deadline. With Sania’s marriage to Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik, she was always in the news.
Source: wordpress.com
Is Badminton India’s Next Big Commercial Sport?
As a national interest, badminton is quickly becoming the next big popular game after gaining a commercial success in the past two years. According to Mahesh Bhupathi, Indian badminton has got two great things that are going in its favour. He further insists that in order to make any sport successful in India, country needs to have role models.
He points out that a sport needs to have successful players, who not only achieves top international rankings, but also become the face of the game. India certainly has such names both at the senior and junior levels. Apart from senior Olympians like Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap, plenty of prodigious young talents are making their ways to success.
It will be a sin if I discount Viswanathan Anand, Leander Paes, Mary Kom and a host of other Olympic stars. On the other hand, you will also have to agree that badminton has gradually emerged as India’s second most popular sport thanks to the efforts of Saina, PV Sindhu, Paruppali Kashyap and Pullela Gopichand.
Unlike tennis player Sania Mirza, Saina’s popularity was not an overnight achievement. Instead, her rise was always piecemeal yet substantial.
Source: blogspot.com
Saina Nehwal and Her Simplicity
As per Saina,
I am a very simple person. I believe in actions and the truth. My childhood was spent in Hisar and my teenage years were spent playing badminton in Hyderabad. I did not get a chance to make friends because of this shift of locations.
What makes this sports star stand out is her simplicity, unlike other athletes who are easily influenced by the glamor world. While her simplicity defines her personality, the intensity of her focus defines her control over the game.
Saina further adds,
My parents initially wanted me to focus on studies but God wanted me to become a badminton player. One day in Hyderabad, Arif sir [a Dronacharya Award winner] recognized me as a player and I became one. Since 1999, badminton has been my only focus. Nothing else. They talk about the aloo parathas but I can’t have too many of them as I gain weight. They are a luxury. When I am home, movies… particularly those of Shah Rukh Khan’s… are generally on my plate. I do not like shopping so my sister and mother do it for me.
Source: indiancinemagallery.com
Badminton – First Love of Her Life
While badminton has been her only routine since 1999, I wonder if the Olympic bronze medalist finds time for anything else. Spending six days a week on the courts and leaving nothing in the tank may seem quite exhaustive to us. But truth is quite the opposite – Saina Nehwal actually enjoys what she does.
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Apple’s AirPower wireless charging mat “may be doomed to failure”
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By Michael Grothaus 1 minute Read
In September 2017 when Apple unveiled the iPhone X and the then-new iPhone 8 series, both of which featured wireless charging, the company also previewed the AirPower wireless charging mat that would allow three devices to be charged at once. Apple promised the AirPower would ship in 2017–but it never did. Then people expected it to ship in 2018, but it hasn’t yet–and Apple didn’t even give an update on it at last week’s iPhone event.
That lack of update may mean the AirPower will never see the light of day, reports Sonny Dickson. The well-connected blogger is now saying that the product has faced numerous issues including overheating, charging activation issues, and charging accuracy levels. Multiple internal sources at Apple have confirmed the problems the company is having with the device, and, as Dickson says, it may be “may be doomed to failure”:
The mechanism being used for multi-device charging, which we can confirm is comprised of between 21 and 24 power coils of various sizes to accommodate the three main products to be charged (AirPods equipped with a so-far-nonexistent wireless charging accessory case, iPhone, and Apple Watch), which are broken into three identical charging groups, is proving extremely difficult to build or refine, and has been resulting in a significant amount of interference up to this point, which reduces the efficiency of the charging mat, and contributes to the heat issues that engineers are facing.
What is thought to be a significant factor in the ongoing engineering struggle is that three different sizes of coils must overlap within each coil set, which, combined with the very compact size of the device, makes managing interference and heat an extremely daunting technical challenge.
Aside from heat and interference shielding, the complexity of the circuitry in the device is also posing a significant challenge, which likely cannot be overcome unless the device is redesigned to be slightly thicker and larger–decisions which Apple is specifically unwilling to make compromises on for their overall design.
And Dickson’s sources think the problems may be too much to overcome and Apple could cancel the AirPower project entirely. If that happens, Dickson’s sources say Apple may apply the AirPower name to an entirely new product not expected to ship before spring 2019.
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Essential Retail Magazine Home » View From The Top » Retail technology view from the top: JDA Software's Lee Gill
6 Nov 2015 View From The Top
Retail technology view from the top: JDA Software's Lee Gill
Ben Sillitoe
As new systems and digital capability continue to evolve the way retailers run their businesses, Essential Retail is gauging the views of the sector's main figureheads, via a series of exclusive interviews. This week, it's the turn of JDA Software's group vice president for global retail strategy, Lee Gill.
Asda's Andy Clarke addressed grocery industry delegates at an IGD conference last month by saying that the supermarket world's biggest challenge from a business perspective is centred on making digital-enabled retailing profitable.
He's not the only retail executive to think so. It's been a common theme on the conference circuit and in trading statements from the industry's largest corporations over the last 12 months, while in the spring PwC underlined the issue via a survey of 400 retail and consumer goods company CEOs, which showed that just 16% of them felt they could fulfil multichannel retailing profitably.
The research also indicated that 67% of businesses are seeing their costs go up as a result of serving customers across multiple channels, with handling returns from online and store orders a key pain point (cited by 71% of respondents). Shipping direct to the customer and shipping to store for customer pick-up were also acknowledged as particularly costly processes of modern retailing.
Lee Gill, group vice president for global retail strategy at JDA Software, the company which commissioned the research, says that retailers cannot bury their heads in the sand and hope the issue goes away. They need to get to grips with new technology that can improve efficiencies and encourage customers to shop across channels by utilising their stores in a relevant manner.
"This fulfilment challenge is not going to go away – customers do not want to pay for delivery," he told Essential Retail.
"If it's not going to go away what can you do? You can wean customers off home delivery to click & collect which reduces the cost, or you start to invest in technology to basically help mitigate that."
The retail industry is slowly reacting to the reality of lower margins bought on by serving the modern customer, with some chains taking what they view to be the relevant action to look after their balance sheets. In the summer John Lewis announced it would charge £2 for click & collect orders up to £30, while Tesco quickly followed suit by raising the threshold for £4 in-store collection charges to £40.
Although these decisions have clearly been made for the right business reasons, the danger is that customers won't see it that way. The cold, harsh reality for retailers is that customers do not expect to pay extra, which underlines the risk the two aforementioned retailers have taken in establishing click & collect levies.
It's like the industry has got itself into a bit of a tangle. The race to offer customers the ultimate convenience and seamless multichannel service has been made without the bottom line in mind, and Sainsbury's head of online Robbie Feather was critical in his assessment of the sector, saying the UK had built the world's best online grocery industry while single-handedly destroying "most of the value in the channel" by failing to charge shoppers accordingly.
JDA's Gill sees it as a pertinent issue, saying: "The net is that everyone is waiting with interest to see what happens with John Lewis.
"As a customer, I struggle with the concept of being charged for click & collect – I just expect it to be in the store anyway, but the fact you don't have it in the store is your problem. Why are you charging me for that problem?"
Moves by the likes of Tesco and Sainsbury's in selling off property to help balance their finances, in keeping with a grocery world defined by the lowering of product prices and a shift towards customers shopping in smaller, more urban-based shops, perhaps highlight the real profitability issue related to modern retail. Expensive large stores that are no longer the preferred mode of shopping for customers can be a real drain on finances.
Gill agrees, suggesting that the retail industry has spent the last few decades creating big out-of-town supermarkets and the wider sector has decanted stock rooms out of their stores to release sales floor footage. Now, it could be argued that the companies that have the models best suited to serving today's consumer are those that operate stock-heavy stores, such as Argos and Screwfix, effectively offering inventory from mini warehouses across the UK, but driven by the web.
"The profitability question is much bigger than just home delivery and click & collect," he explained.
"The question I asked Andy Clarke [as part of a World Retail Congress panel debate earlier this year] is 'what is happening to the store estate?'. People are changing the way they shop to little and often which is impacting sales in out-of-town stores – these sales are being replaced by online."
Gill added: "We will continue to see further declines in out-of-town stores – it's why you are seeing franchise models, downsizing of stores and renting out to third parties. It's all an effort to try and deal with profitability."
The need for various fulfilment options, including the introduction of pick-up points in-store, in carparks and at other third-party locations, means things will get more challenging, said Gill, who predicts operations for the supermarket sector will continue to be "tough going forward".
"It wouldn't surprise me if we saw someone fall out of the game in grocery. I don't know who that can be, but there's too much capacity."
So while retailers continue to fight battles in relation to finding the right price points, opting for the most suitable services and placing a balanced focus across each sales channel, they are moving towards finding a new route to the consumer.
New platforms of engagement, including social media, customer feedback forums and personalised loyalty programmes – not to mention the continued growth in online sales that leave a data trail of customer behaviour – mean there is an opportunity for retailers to boost sales by becoming more relevant and targeted.
How they mine personal data in a responsible way and drive cross-channel experiences will lead them to "the prize", argued Gill, who said: "The solution is compensating margin erosion by driving top-line sales – it's a no brainer.
"If I know your likes and dislikes, a helpful recommendation can drive sales up. If I can also get you in store as well as shopping online, all statistics show that you'll spend more time and money. There is a prize in that margin erosion but the erosion has come before the prize. That's why we're going to see a period of difficulty for retailers."
But is there light at the end of the tunnel? "Retailers will do what they have always done; they will slash costs and make efficiencies. I don't think the long-term future is bleak, the industry will just metamorphose into a different model."
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Members of the EU-Catalonia Dialogue Platform denounce in the European Parliament the political trial against Catalan political and social leaders
Members of the EU-Catalonia Dialogue Platform have held a press conference in the European Parliament in Strasbourg to denounce the political trial against Catalan political and social leaders, that started today in Madrid. Ivo Vajgl, Ramon Tremosa, António Marinho e Pinto (ALDE), Matt Carthy, Eleonora Forenza, Barbara Spinelli, Marie-Pierre Vieu (GUE/NGL), Indrek Tarand, José Bové, Jordi Solé and Josep-Maria Terricabras (Greens- EFA) expressed their deep concerns about the ongoing trial in Spain.
Ivo Vajgl, as Chairman of EU-Catalonia Dialogue Platform, stated that the Members “will be closely following this political trial from Brussels, but also personally from Madrid, as international observers”. He also rejected the false narrative behind the accusation and denounced that “this is a political trial”. “Dialogue and negotiation, not imprisonment and criminal prosecution, should have been the instruments through which Catalonia’s legitimate and democratic right to self-determination ought to have been channelled” he stated.
José Bové took a stand against these political trials that he described as “scandalous” and urged Spanish authorities to release immediately the prisoners. Barbara Spinelli and Eleonora Forenza also took the floor to remind the violence used by police forces against peaceful voters on the 1st of October 2017 Catalan self-determination referendum. Matt Carthy also highlighted that if these events had been committed in another part of the world, the European institutions would already have called for political negotiations. “The European institutions cannot remain anymore silent”, added Marie-Pierre Vieu.
Lastly, Indrek Tarand also declared that Spain could have prevented the current situation by allowing the organisation of a self-determination referendum in Catalonia that, as claimed by António Marinho e Pinto, is a fundamental right of Catalan people.
The Spanish Supreme Court is currently judging twelve Catalan leaders for having organized a self-determination referendum on 1 October 2017. Nine of the twelve Catalan political prisoners (six former members of the Catalan Government, the former Speaker of Parliament and two civil society leaders) had already spent more than one year in arbitrary pre-trial detention. They are accused of rebellion, disobedience and embezzlement of public funds with a potential prison sentence of up to 25 years, since the crime of rebellion, which involves a ‘violent and public uprising’, is one of the most serious crimes in the Spanish criminal code.
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A beautifully presented, well proportioned Grade II listed period townhouse located within the centre of Woodstock and with the unusual benefit of high ceilings, a home office and a small garage. Accommodation includes a drawing room with an open fire, a dining room, a conservatory and a kitchen/breakfast room on the ground floor while on the 1st and 2nd floors are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Outside, there is a terrace adjacent to the house and a charming mature south facing garden. There is much character and a fascinating history associated with the house, all hidden behind a charmingly modest front elevation on the High Street. We believe the property dates from the mid 16th century with Georgian and Victorian additions.
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Milton’s Leidholdt Wins T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League Great Lakes Division Opener on Mississippi River presented by Navionics
Rob Leidholdt
April 30, 2018 by FLW Communications
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Boater Rob Leidholdt of Milton, Wisconsin, caught five bass weighing 17 pounds, 11 ounces, Saturday to win the 2018 T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Great Lakes Division opener on the Mississippi River presented by Navionics. Leidholdt earned $5,046 for his victory.
“I stayed in Pool No. 8 all day, throwing a spinnerbait all day long on a shallow flat near Stoddard,” said Leidholdt, who earned his first career win in FLW competition. “There were around 15 boats fishing the same flat, but I was fishing slower than most of them. I caught around 10 fish all day long.”
Leidholdt’s spinnerbait of choice was a Spot Remover-colored War Eagle Finesse Spinnerbait with a white Zoom Swimmer Paddle Tail swimbait.
“I think only having one day to practice actually really helped me,” Leidholdt said. “The river has had so much water fluctuation in the past few weeks, so even if I would have had time to practice it likely would have been very different come tournament time.
“It’s the first time in a long time that I can remember that I put the jig down and picked up the spinnerbait,” Leidholdt joked. “I’ve been fishing BFL tournaments for 15 years, so I definitely put my time in to earn the win.”
The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:
1st: Rob Leidholdt, Milton, Wis., five bass, 17-11, $5,046
2nd: Michael Hanrahan, Pleasant Hill, Iowa, five bass, 16-15, $2,523
2nd: Ryan Lewis, Glasford, Ill., five bass, 16-14, $1,682
4th: Mike Brueggen, La Crosse, Wis., five bass, 16-0, $1,177
5th: Ben Potaracke, La Crosse, Wis., five bass, 15-15, $1,209
6th: Dan Mohn, Lansing, Iowa, five bass, 15-12, $925
7th: Bob Downey, Hudson, Wis., five bass, 15-8, $841
8th: Nick Trim, Galesville, Wis., five bass, 15-1, $857
9th: Frank Cipra, Prairie du Chien, Wis., five bass, 14-10, $673
10th: Jeff Ritter, Prairie du Chien, Wis., five bass, 14-1, $589
Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.
Tony Seiler of River Falls, Wisconsin, caught a bass weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $770.
David Howard of Farmington, Illinois, won the Co-angler Division and $2,523 Saturday after catching a five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds, 9 ounces.
The top 10 co-anglers were:
1st: David Howard, Farmington, Ill., five bass, 16-9, $2,523
2nd: Kory Kreinke, Annandale, Minn., five bass, 14-9, $1,262
3rd: Mike Frazer, DeForest, Wis., five bass, 14-1, $841
4th: Jake Lambrecht, Davenport, Iowa, five bass, 13-14, $589
5th: Alexandru Spiac, Chicago, Ill., five bass, 12-6, $505
6th: Brad Juen, La Crosse, Wis., four bass, 11-6, $663
7th: Jason Wulf, Crown Point, Ind., three bass, 10-2, $471
8th: Chad Schultz, Rockton, Ill., four bass, 9-10, $378
9th: Jason Swanson, Waterloo, Iowa, three bass, 9-5, $336
10th: Chad Smith, Davenport, Iowa, three bass, 8-4, $294
Bill McBride of Rockford, Illinois, caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a 5-pound, 12-ounce fish. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $385.
The T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Great Lakes Division opener on the Mississippi River presented by Navionics was hosted by the La Crosse County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 25-27 BFL Regional Championship on Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach, Missouri. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.
The 2018 BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. The 2018 BFL All-American will be held May 31-June 2 at Cross Lake in Shreveport, Louisiana, and is hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission. Top performers in the BFL can move up to the Costa FLW Series or even the FLW Tour.
For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.
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FLW is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money in 2018 across five tournament circuits. Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, with offices in Minneapolis, FLW and their partners conduct 286 bass-fishing tournaments annually around the world, including the United States, Canada, China, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa and Spain. FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated “FLW" television show, broadcast to more than 564 million households worldwide, while FLW Bass Fishing magazine delivers cutting-edge tips from top pros. For more information visit FLWFishing.com and follow FLW at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.
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WABASHA, Minn. – Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) is set to visit Wabasha next week, July 19-20, with the YETI FLW College Fishing tournament at the Mississippi River presented by Evinrude and the Bass Pro Shops FLW High School Fishing Open at the Mississippi River presented by Evinrude. The tournaments, hosted by the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Chamber of Commerce and... READ MORE »
Plattsburgh Readies For Round Two – FLW Returns With Costa FLW Series at Lake Champlain presented by Polaris
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – The 2019 Costa Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) Series Northern Division presented by Gajo Baits will open the season next week at Lake Champlain, July 18-20, with the Costa FLW Series at Lake Champlain presented by Polaris. Hosted by the City of Plattsburgh and the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, the three-day tournament will feature more than... READ MORE »
Lew’s Fishing’s Thliveros and Crew Win Fifth Annual ICAST Cup Presented By FLW on Lake Toho
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Representing Lew’s, the team of John Carman, Peter Thliveros and Matthew Mattingly won the 2019 ICAST Cup at Lake Toho Wednesday with a five-bass limit that weighed 20 pounds, 4 ounces. It’s the first time in the ICAST kickoff event’s five-year history that a team has won two titles, and they come back-to-back – though this time it was an outright win... READ MORE »
Lake Ouachita Selected To Host Country’s Top Kayak Bass-Fishing Anglers at Inaugural Dee Zee FLW/KBF Cup presented by YakAttack
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (July 8, 2019) – Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) and Kayak Bass Fishing, LLC, (KBF), in conjunction with Visit Hot Springs and the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, announced Monday that the inaugural Dee Zee FLW/KBF Cup presented by YakAttack, the world championship of kayak bass fishing, will be held on Lake Ouachita, Aug. 9-10, 2019. The event will... READ MORE »
Ohio’s Campbell Wins T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League Tournament on Rough River Lake presented by Navionics
FALLS OF ROUGH, Ky. – Boater Brody Campbell of Oxford, Ohio, won the rescheduled T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Hoosier Division tournament on Rough River Lake presented by Navionics Sunday after catching four bass weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Campbell earned $5,703 for his win... READ MORE »
Pinckneyville’s Jenkel Wins T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League Tournament On Rend Lake
WHITTINGTON, Ill. – Boater Derek Jenkel of Pinckneyville, Illinois, won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Illini Division tournament on Rend Lake Saturday after catching a five-bass limit weighing 15 pounds, 8 ounces. Jenkel earned $4,384 for his victory... READ MORE »
Corydon’s Melton Wins T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League Tournament on Rough River Lake
FALLS OF ROUGH, Ky. – Boater John Melton of Corydon, Indiana, won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Hoosier Division tournament on Rough River Lake Saturday after catching five bass weighing 13 pounds, 12 ounces. Melton netted $4,838 for his win... READ MORE »
Georgia’s Kilgore Wins T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League Tournament on Lake Neely Henry
GADSDEN, Ala. (July 1, 2019) – Boater Andy Kilgore of Kingston, Georgia, caught five bass Saturday weighing 19 pounds, 7 ounces, to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) tournament on Lake Neely Henry. Kilgore pocketed $4,426 for his win in the event and earned 250 points in the Bama Division Angler of the Year (AOY) standings. The winner of the division’s AOY title after five... READ MORE »
Sunrise Beach’s Harlin Wins T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League Tournament on Lake Of The Ozarks
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. – Boater Michael Harlin of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, caught five bass Saturday weighing 24 pounds, 9 ounces, to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) tournament on Lake of the Ozarks. Harlin pocketed $4,463 for his win in the event and 250 points in the Ozark Division presented by Bassing Bob standings. The winner of the division’s Angler of... READ MORE »
Danville’s Siggers Wins T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League Tournament on Smith Mountain Lake
HUDDLESTON, Va. – Boater Dennis Siggers of Danville, Virginia, won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Shenandoah Division tournament on Smith Mountain Lake Saturday after catching a five-bass limit weighing 19 pounds, 1 ounce. For his victory, Siggers earned $2,585 for his victory... READ MORE »
Scanlon Wins FLW Tour at Lake Champlain Presented by T-H Marine
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – After starting the day in second place, pro Casey Scanlon of Lake Ozark, Missouri, caught a five-bass limit weighing 19 pounds, 10 ounces, Sunday to vault to the top of the leaderboard and win the FLW Tour at Lake Champlain presented by T-H Marine with a four-day total of 20 bass weighing... READ MORE »
Top Finishers from T-H Marine BFL All-American, YETI FLW College Fishing National Championship Interviewed by Outdoor Radio Host Jerry Kripp
Brennon McCord of West Frankfort, Illinois, the 2019 T-H Marine Bass Fishing League (BFL) All-American champion, was... READ MORE »
Stewart Still on Top, Dudley Clinches AOY Title at FLW Tour Event on Lake Champlain Presented by T-H Marine
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Pro Tyler Stewart of West Monroe, Louisiana, caught a five-bass limit Saturday weighing 18 pounds, 5 ounces, to keep the lead after day... READ MORE »
Stewart Holds Lead Following Day Two of FLW Tour Event on Lake Champlain Presented by T-H Marine
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Pro Tyler Stewart of West Monroe, Louisiana, held his lead after day two of the FLW Tour at Lake Champlain presented by T-H Marine after catching a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 14 ounces. Stewart’s two-day total of 40-1 will lead the... READ MORE »
Stewart Leads after Day One of FLW Tour Event on Lake Champlain Presented by T-H Marine
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Pro Tyler Stewart of West Monroe, Louisiana, caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 3 ounces to sit atop the leaderboard after day one of the FLW Tour at Lake Champlain presented by T-H Marine. Tied for... READ MORE »
Louisiana's Northlake Christian School Wins 2019 TBF/FLW High School Fishing National Championship on Pickwick Lake
FLORENCE, Ala. – The Northlake Christian School Fishing Team of Christopher Capdeboscq of Covington, Louisiana, and Sam Acosta of Madisonville, Louisiana, brought in three bass totaling 9 pounds, 7 ounces on the final day of competition to win the 2019 TBF/FLW High School Fishing National Championship on Pickwick Lake. The duo’s three-day total of nine bass weighing 35... READ MORE »
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HOTTEST QUESTIONS ON THE CAMEROON'S NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FLAMES.
Last night 17th of November 2017, the Cameroon's house of Assembly, was almost and totally chopped off by wild flames. This 9 storey, a home and office to 180 members houses more than 250 offices. Reports says that even the President of the Assembly's office was razed including some political party's main offices. The angry fire sets in at a time when the National Assembly faces boycotts by some political parties representatives like the main opposition, the Social Democratic Front.
Taugh questions for investigations by Fly4studyCameroon Occupational safety and Health team ??????
About 4 storeys on the razed building had every single document turned into ashes. Suggestions rumors that the results are caused by short circuiting. It took more than three hours for the fire intervention unit to bring down the 3 hours 30 minutes flames. The question is , why did it take more than 30 minutes for firefighters to arrive the scene? What type of materials could that building be made of? Who were the last people to quit the atmosphere? If it was short circuiting, how did they notice it and does the building has wall penetrating electrical fault detectors? What about the CCTV records that day? What if the incident occurred during the day? Does the building has a fire prevention plan? Does the safety committee train workers of the national Assembly on how to use the fire extinguishers and the different types? Does the building even have a safety committee nor a safety management?
Reports says that only this year 2017, more than three government structures went flames, Basic education, Ministry of public health and part of Higher education. Last night was the turn of the National house of Assembly. It should be noted that the national Assembly is a home that draft Cameroon Laws not letting out its yearly budgetary redistribution Nationwide.
The social media has taken a forefront to spread the news. During the 8:00 pm news broadcast over the Cameroon's national tv, the Cameroon's spokesperson Issa Chiroma. B insisted the budgetary meeting will continue in the untouched building a cm from 9 upstorey that was suffering from yet unknown source of flames.
The question is the brain behind the fireworks that keep showering the country's ministerial structures. Was it man made or electrical faults? Our Fly4studyCameroon Yaoundé reporter says that a series of investigations are underway.
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Why Allegheny Technologies Inc. Shares Fell Nearly 17% in January
It's tough to change when the market is moving against you.
Reuben Gregg Brewer
(TMFReubenGBrewer)
Feb 9, 2016 at 8:30AM
What: Allegheny Technologies' (NYSE:ATI) shares fell about 16.6% last month. That follows on a 67% drop in 2015. So, just more of the same for this steel and metal parts maker as the new year gets under way.
So what: Allegheny is a company in the midst of a transition, as it tries to move away from commodity-type metals products and more toward specialty products. Unfortunately for the company, which gets nearly 85% of its sales from specialty products, it's dealing with both commodity weakness and a broad slowdown in some of its key end markets, such as oil and gas drilling. Strength in areas such as aerospace just hasn't been enough to make up for the headwinds elsewhere.
Late last year, when the company warned that it would probably be taking one-time fourth-quarter charges to better align its operations with the current environment, investors reacted accordingly. The size of those charges, $267 million, was announced about a week before earnings, which were reported on Jan. 26. The full-year 2015 loss of around $3.50 a share basically confirmed investors' fears and proved that selling was probably the right move.
Now what: Allegheny thinks its aerospace business is ready to start a long-term uptrend. That's great and may interest more aggressive investors looking for a turnaround situation. However, some of the company's other businesses, such as flat rolled steel, aren't expected to solidify until at least the middle of the year. So this is really still a tale of two cities. Conservative investors are probably best off on the sidelines until the whole business is on more solid ground.
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Tesla Motors, Inc. Preorders Start Next Month
Tesla's lowest cost vehicle yet is about to be unveiled. Here's what you need to know about the Model 3's debut next month.
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While Tesla's (NASDAQ:TSLA) Model X SUV may be the Tesla vehicle getting all the attention today, it's likely that that narrative will soon shift to the company's lower-cost vehicle: Model 3. During Tesla's fourth-quarter update, the company confirmed the vehicle will be unveiled on March 31. And Musk just shared a few more details on Twitter.
Model S. Image source: Tesla Motors.
Here's the latest:
Tesla's Model 3 is what the electric-car company has been working toward from the beginning. In light of Tesla's mission to accelerate the advent of sustainable transport, CEO Elon Musk's vision for the company has always been to take the gross profits from its higher cost, lower volume cars to fund an expansion that could eventually support production of a more affordable sedan -- Tesla's Model 3. And that's exactly what the company has been doing. Now we're closer than ever to finally seeing the vehicle for the first time.
Here's a list of the key things Tesla has said about the Model 3 so far:
Model 3 will have a starting price of $35,000.
It will be slightly smaller than the Model S, or comparable to the size of BMW's 3-Series.
It's likely to be the "most profound" car Tesla makes.
The vehicle will have 200 miles or more of driving range.
The Model 3 will sport Tesla's autopilot hardware.
"[I]t's a completely new platform -- different technology base," Tesla chief technology officer J.B. Straubel said last October.
The company has most of its engineers working on the Model 3, Straubel also said.
The Model 3 platform is aimed at hundreds of thousands of cars per year, up from production of around 50,000 units in 2016.
Tesla will begin production on the Model 3 in late 2017.
While Tesla's fourth-quarter update didn't include any new information on the Model 3 besides a specific date for the unveil, Musk did share a few details shortly after the earnings release on Twitter about how Tesla will accept preorders for the vehicle.
First, Musk noted Tesla will begin to accept reservations for the $35,000 vehicle on the day of the event. And the reservations will require a $1,000 deposit.
Model 3 reservations ($1000 down) will be accepted in Tesla stores on March 31 and online April 1
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 11, 2016
Notably, 1,000 is considerably less than the $2,500 and $5,000 Tesla requires to reserve a Model S or X -- though this makes sense since these vehicles start at $70,000 and $80,000, respectively.
The CEO also said that there will be no Signature Series version of the model. For Model S and X, Tesla made special highly optioned cars, called Signature Series, in limited quantities and delivered them first. But these customers had to put down larger deposits than other customers.
No signature series for Model 3. Same reservation amount for all.
Responding to a question from a Twitter user about whether preorders will only be in the U.S. or across Tesla's global markets, Musk responded, "global."
Finally, Musk said the company will share more details on the Model 3 unveil "in coming weeks."
If the Model 3 is as compelling as Tesla suggests it is, the vehicle would catapult Tesla from delivering around 50,000 vehicles per year in 2015 to as many as 500,000 cars per year by 2020. You can bet investors will be watching the unveil in March closely.
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Toyota: Computer-Addled Design?
Joann Muller Forbes Staff
I write about industrial innovation and the global auto industry
As Toyota dealers begin to repair sticky gas pedals on 2.3 million recalled vehicles, one question lingers: How did engineers miss the potential for friction in the pedal assembly--identified as the root cause of the problem--during the design process?
One possible answer is that the simulation software widely used by automakers, aerospace companies and others to design and test products is only as smart as the humans who program it.
To save money and speed development time, carmakers today design their vehicles virtually, using computer-aided design software, rather than building multiple prototypes. Physical tests are still performed, but computers can simulate some tests overnight that might otherwise take weeks. Toyota , like the majority of carmakers, relies on CATIA, a 3-D program developed by France's Dassault Systemes to design its vehicles.
This so-called product lifecycle management (PLM) software allows engineers to simulate the design of various components, how they should function, how they work together as a system, how they will be manufactured and how they'll perform in the real world. Ideally, virtual tests would detect a problem such as two parts rubbing together to cause friction.
But PLM software can only detect what it is told to look for under the scenarios that are defined by engineers, says Charles Foundyller, chief executive of research firm Daratech in Cambridge, Mass.
"It's a human being that's doing the modeling," says Foundyller. "If the human doesn't think of all the factors that could influence the performance, or if he doesn't fully understand the environment, his model will be faulty."
In one case, for instance, Foundyller says BMW was having a problem with squeaky brakes on one of its vehicles. In the virtual design process, engineers had instructed the software only to look for vibration of the brake disc in the direction that it rotates. "Actually," says Foundyller, "the squeak was the result of the disc vibrating in a direction 90 degrees opposed to that, so the simulation never found it."
The same thing may have happened in the case of Toyota's faulty accelerators. The supplier, CTS Corp. of Elkhart, Ind., insists it manufactured the pedal to Toyota's design specifications, which, Toyota said, were developed using CATIA and physically tested.
But in the virtual world, simulation would not detect the pedal friction caused by humidity in the real world if Toyota engineers werent factoring that possibility into their analysis, Foundyller says.
"Obviously something went awry and they got the wrong result."
Toyota's chief quality officer, Shinichi Sasaki, told reporters at a news conference in Japan the company may not have done enough to look at "how vehicle parts perform as a whole inside the car under different environmental conditions," and how that could cause system failures.
Dassault declined to comment, but sources at two PLM software suppliers said such systems engineering problems are precisely what the simulation is supposed to detect. But the computer models, like physical tests, are based only on scenarios that experienced engineers think might happen, they added.
Joseph Barkai, an analyst at IDC Manufacturing Insights, says simulation is extremely complex, and it's impractical to expect any company to develop products that have zero defects.
"What we need to be is very agile in detecting and responding to events" through better reporting and early warning systems, he says.
In 2000, President Bill Clinton signed the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation act to promote early warnings about tire-safety issues in the wake of the Ford-Firestone crisis. However, it was never expanded to address other automotive safety concerns.
Despite Toyota's pronouncement that a solution to the problem has been identified, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is still investigating. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said NHTSA is looking into whether there's a problem with the vehicles' electronics.
Meanwhile, Toyota has been hit by over 100 complaints in the U.S. and Japan about brake problems with its popular Prius hybrid.
Joann Muller
I'm the Detroit bureau chief for Forbes, which means I spend most of my time covering the automotive industry. But I also keep an eye on the rest of America's heartland—...
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Valve's card game Artifact has lost almost all players and designer Richard Garfield has left
Posted by liamdawe, 11 March 2019 at 11:14 am UTC | Views: 11,030
Not everything Valve does hits the right spot and it seems the final few nails of Artifact's coffin are being hammered in.
Back in January, I wrote a small bit about Artifact and how it was bleeding players constantly. I said it would probably "die off completely within another three to six months" and it looks like I could be right there. Even back in January, it still had over two thousand regular players and less than two months later it's sunk down to around six hundred.
Source - SteamDB
Recently, it's been reported and confirmed that the legendary designer Richard Garfield, who also created Magic: The Gathering, has left Valve and so any chance of bringing Artifact back to life is firmly in the hands of Valve. With no official update on Steam in well over a month and continued silence from the official Twitter account since December, it's really not looking good.
A massive shame, as the actual gameplay in Artifact is really good but for many reasons players just didn't stick with it. To me, the main reasons were the lack of any meaningful progression at launch and the monetization model which really wasn't great for a paid game. Both of those soured the experience for many, myself included.
It's now sat with a Mostly Negative rating from recent user reviews, which isn't exactly surprising.
There's a number of steps Valve could take to revive it but as always we have no idea what they're up to, as Valve don't particularly like to tell anyone about their plans. I actually hope they do manage to turn it around, so I will keep an eye on what happens.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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sub 11 March 2019 at 11:22 am UTC
Valve should do some fan service and bring old franchises back to life.
I guess, this would make people honor games like Artifact more,
as it doesn't feel like Valve is ONLY after cash cows.
Just my 2 cents.
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Eike 11 March 2019 at 11:35 am UTC
I'm get a comment number one too high: "2 comments" in front of the subscribe button, while there's only sub's comment. (My block list, to my own surprise, is empty.)
Eike I'm get a comment number one too high: "2 comments" in front of the subscribe button, while there's only sub's comment. (My block list, to my own surprise, is empty.)
Probably we both are blocked by <OTHER PERSON>. ;)
sub Probably we both are blocked by <OTHER PERSON>. ;)
But then, <OTHER PERSON> must have blocked <ANONYMOUS PERSON>, too. ;)
I get the same result after logout.
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rkfg 11 March 2019 at 11:50 am UTC
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No, it's a bug. Open in incognito and check.
On topic: I guess there's not many ways left for Valve to fix this. If they want the game to live they have to go F2P and monetize it as usual *tips fedora*. Or it will really die in a couple of months. I personally stopped playing because of the game pace. The timer is too quick and I need to make too many decisions getting all nervous and missing opportunities. I'm fine with RNG, lack of progression, paid cards etc. but I can't play it at this speed. And there's no relaxed play option. Also no casual draft mode which is plain stupid, you can only draft against randoms and not your friends.
gradyvuckovic 11 March 2019 at 12:03 pm UTC
It's not the first time Valve has made a game that bombed. But that's ok. It was different, they were trying something that was new for them. It didn't work but oh well. The important thing is that they just brush it off and move onto the next idea to try.
tonR 11 March 2019 at 12:04 pm UTC
If any Valve employees read this, here's my suggestion:
Please buy iRacing and make it as your own IP Valve.
Make your own F2P racing sim with offline capabilities
Why? I'm not totally making any speculation here. But my heart tells me probably F1 2019 may coming to EGS exclusively. Let's be honest, EGS doesn't have so-called proper racing games. So, if Valve secured iRacing (not forget, port it to Linux), the future of Steam (read : money) maybe secured and Valve can continue to be lazy some more after that.
rkfg 11 March 2019 at 12:09 pm UTC
gradyvuckovic The important thing is that they just brush it off and move onto the next idea to try.
You mean, just abandon about 1.5m customers? Not a good move from the business point of view. The brand loyalty is finite. Blizzard were known as a company that only makes great games, instant classics and so were Bioware. I hope Valve don't want to join them.
Ehvis 11 March 2019 at 12:32 pm UTC
rkfg
Well, apparently the 1.5 million customers abandoned the game that they could have still been playing.
As for the problem? I don't see the monetisation model as the big issue since the market has proven that there are always enough people to keep spending money on things. Besides there is plenty of gameplay to be had without spending a dime. Which means the problem must also be with the game.
I personally see two problems. One is with myself. This game requires quite a bit of effort to be decent at. And I seem to have to little time with enough focus to do it. The bigger problem I have is with the deck stacking RNG that leaves games dead in the water before you even start. Then again, if I see the winning streak numbers in the Call to Arms games, then this is probably also at least partially attributed to the first problem. If people win 15 games in a row, then they must have some ways to deal with unfavourable stacking. Maybe it is simply a case of too few people having the time or willingness to get good at it.
MayeulC 11 March 2019 at 12:42 pm UTC
I don't know, I never was a fan of card games, it just isn't my thing, or maybe just for a couple rounds (though tarot is OK to me, to be fair). I sigh every time i'm offered to play gwent in the witcher.
From a business perspective, it might make sense for them to concentrate on F2P (or just plain free) games to bring players to the platform, and take a cut from other sellers. That might actually be just what they are doing with counter strike, dota, tf, alien swarm...
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Purdue allowed a season-high 41 points to the Minnesota Golden Gophers in its fifth loss of the season.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Known for his catchphrases, Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck had one for his defense that he repeated often in the week after firing defensive coordinator Robb Smith: sound, simple fast.
The Gophers’ maligned defense looked each part as it held Purdue to season-lows in yards and points for a 41-10 win against the Boilermakers in the cold and snow on Saturday.
Quarterback Seth Green had a touchdown rushing and passing, and redshirt freshman Mohamed Ibrahim ran for 156 yards for Minnesota, which played its first game under interim defensive coordinator Joe Rossi.
The Gophers entered the game allowing 43.2 points and 507.7 yards per game, but linebacker Blake Cashman forced a fumble and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown as Minnesota (5-5, 2-5 Big Ten) held Purdue to 233 total yards and 0 of 12 on third down.
“Sound, simple, fast,” Fleck said of the defensive philosophy. “We didn’t change our defense. The defense is the defense, and the defense works. We got back to us.”
Senior quarterback David Blough was 20 of 31 for 142 yards passing for the Boilermakers (5-5, 4-3), who entered the game second in the Big Ten scoring with 35.8 points per game.
“Really, just some selfish things that are going on that can’t happen,” Purdue coach Jeff Brohm said. “Too many people that have patted themselves on the back too much, and listened to others instead of working their tail off and finding ways to improve, and understanding that all the little things matter, and realizing that the team comes first.”
Fleck fired Smith a day after giving up 646 yards in a loss to Illinois last week. Rossi was the team’s defensive line coach this season.
The announced 21-degree weather was the third-coldest start for a game in the 10-year history of TCF Bank Stadium. A light snow fell during much of second half in which Minnesota took control.
Cashman’s fumble return for a touchdown on the opening drive started the half. The Gophers capped their first three offensive possessions of the second half with a touchdown.
“Simplified the game plan, which allows guys to play loose, play fast, give them that confidence out there,” Cashman said of Rossi’s impact. “That’s really important because I think we lost some of that against Illinois when they came out and hit us in the mouth early.”
The longest drive for Purdue, which entered with 485.2 yards per game in Big Ten play, was 30 yards until midway through the fourth quarter when Blough connected with Moore for a 9-yard touchdown pass to cap a 75-yard drive.
“They run the same coverages, a few minor changes, but we couldn’t get the run game going,” Blough said. “We weren’t on all cylinders on the pass game, and it made it easier for them to kind of tee off on us.”
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After beating then-No. 2 Ohio State 49-20 on Oct. 20, Purdue went on the road and lost to Michigan State 23-13, with their previous worst offensive performance in Big Ten play. The Boilermakers were coming off a 38-36 win against then-No. 19 Iowa last week.
“I’ll take full responsibility for it,” Brohm said. “We didn’t have our guys ready to play. I think we somehow just thought we could just come out there, and the ball would bounce our way, and good things would happen.”
Purdue: The Boilermakers’ chance to win the Big Ten’s West division took a big hit with a second straight loss on the road. For any shot, Purdue will likely have to beat Wisconsin next week and hope for help against Northwestern. Of more concern is the bowl outlook gets cloudy as well. Purdue will need at least one win out of Wisconsin and Indiana.
Minnesota: The defensive improvement sure changes the perception. The Gophers had allowed at least 30 points in every Big Ten game this season prior to Saturday. Beating Purdue gets Minnesota one game closer to bowl-eligible. The Gophers need a win at home against Northwestern or on the road at Wisconsin, no easy task.
Purdue: Hosts Wisconsin on Nov. 17.
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“But how much of that he can do without earmarks and with budget restrictions,” Lawrence said, “I have my doubts.”
Now a visiting faculty member at the University of California Washington Center, Lawrence added in an email interview that McCarthy “needs to be careful he doesn’t appear to his colleagues like he is skimming off the cream for the home state, which would not be well received.”
Oftentimes, depending on the legislation and circumstances, a speaker can be very effective in making sure all the follow-through takes place.
Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno
McCarthy’s political mentor, former Rep. Bill Thomas of Bakersfield, for instance, alienated some fellow lawmakers in 2005 when he used his clout to secure $700 million worth of local projects in a pork-filled transportation bill. In 2011, the House eliminated earmarks.
Even the unprecedented development that McCarthy’s ascension will put Californians in the House’s top two party positions is less than it seems for the Golden State. McCarthy and Pelosi seem to barely know each other. Legislatively, the only things they share are California’s equivalent of mom and apple pie, like love for the wine industry.
Still, a Speaker McCarthy could work his California will in ways large and small. He’ll have unmatched bargaining leverage, control over which bills and amendments reach the floor, a dominant say over committee assignments and a big staff to serve him. He could be cutting deals, one on one, with the president and the Senate majority leader.
“A speaker’s office has additional power, period,” said Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno. “Oftentimes, depending on the legislation and circumstances, a speaker can be very effective in making sure all the follow-through takes place.”
Costa cited, as two possible examples, McCarthy’s greater potential to move a stalled California water bill, as well as legislation to implement a big irrigation drainage settlement for the Westlands Water District. Both measures will test his muscle, as they draw Democratic opposition.
More broadly, Northern California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa added that McCarthy “can sure bring a better, stronger focus on California’s and Western states’ more unique needs,” particularly on public land issues. Efforts to roll back environmental regulations, encourage oil-and-gas drilling and speed timber harvesting will likely get a boost.
Silicon Valley, where McCarthy has spent years making contacts and raising money, could also see a return on the investment. But comprehensive immigration reform, to the dismay of some of his farm organization backers, still appears politically untouchable for any speaker fearful of angering several dozen GOP hard-liners.
“On immigration reform,” Costa said, “it’s my sense that his hands are going to be tied.”
As majority leader, a position he’s held since August 2014, McCarthy commands a leadership staff of about 25. The House speaker’s cadre currently numbers 60 or so employees, in addition to the standard congressional office staff.
Certainly, we’d be grateful to have someone from California in that position. I think it’s going to be a tremendous asset for us.
Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock
More loyalists, in turn, extend the tentacles of leadership. They enhance political intelligence gathering and amplify message sending.
“That additional staff helps with member services, and it certainly helps with focusing on all the various committees that are in play,” said Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock.
In the transactional world of Capitol Hill relations, Lawrence of the UC Washington Center elaborated, McCarthy can reward allies and cultivate future favors by bringing members into decision meetings, helping them with fundraising and appointing them to travel delegations and special committees.
It was partly through his close working relationship with House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, for instance, that McCarthy ally Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Tulare, was appointed chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Nunes, in turn, has covered Boehner’s back.
Through his Republican appointments to the 13-member House Rules Committee, on which the GOP enjoys a nine-to-four advantage, McCarthy will further regulate the flow and shape of legislation. It was the rules panel, for instance, that pre-emptively blocked 21 of 25 proposed Democratic amendments to a California water bill earlier this year.
Currently, no Californian serves on the rules panel.
Some of McCarthy’s colleagues consider him more of a tactician than a policy expert. This Congress, he has only introduced one substantive bill, meant to aid the commercial space industry that’s taken root in Southern California. Tellingly, though, the bill passed the House a lickety-split nine days after McCarthy introduced it.
McCarthy will also get a good-sized raise, to an annual salary of $223,500. As majority leader, he’s been paid $193,400. Rank-and-file House members are currently paid $174,000 annually.
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Pakistan’s former spy chief, General Asad Durrani, is facing flak. His former colleagues in the army are fuming for his latest endeavour – writing a book in collaboration with Amar Singh Dulat, former head of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), the premier Indian intelligence agency. General Asif Ghafoor, head of the ISPR, Pakistan military’s public information arm, summoning Durrani to the General Headquarters indicated that the retired General might have violated the Military Code of Conduct that is applicable to all serving and retired military personnel. Many retired army men are not that circumspect or willing to extend any courtesy to the retired General and they are openly blaming him for impropriety.
An newspaper columnist and old friend Farooq Hameed Khan, a retired brigadier who also had a stint at the ISI, compared Durrani’s action to a hostile act and put him in league with other known Pakistan-baiters like Hussain Haqqani, the pro-US former Pakistan ambassador who is now employed by the US think-tank circuit. Khan describes Durrani’s book as part of the hybrid war and counsels his military to “rise to defeat the enemy inside”. In the past, many Pakistani Generals have written books, including a tell-all chronicle of confessions by Lt. Gen. Shahid Aziz about how Gen. Musharraf planned and executed the ouster of duly elected Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the 1999 coup.
However, the latest book seems to have rattled the military establishment, not for the value of the mundane and already known ‘facts’ that Durrani tries to sell under a new label, but because the former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s use of the material to malign the army. Sharif, who is battling multiple corruption charges that saw his family accrue billions of dollars of wealth in the last three decades, is desperate to die as a martyr in the cause of democracy rather than go down as a corrupt politician and a thief. Therefore, ‘the Durrani leaks’ come in handy for a belligerent Sharif who is desperate to rescue his reputation.
Durrani comes across as cold and distant. Shockingly, he admits being overwhelmed by the public reception of the idea of militancy in the early 1990s in Kashmir and how the ISI worked desperately to control the situation lest it got out of hand to cause a direct confrontation with India.
The Spy Chronicles: RAW, ISI and the illusion of peace is a running commentary of the conversations between the two former spy chiefs. Moderated by the Indian journalist Aditya Sinha, it is peppered with speculation or analytical conjecture on the past events or wild guesses about some future scenarios – from possible Indian reaction to any future terrorist attacks from Pakistan or the future trajectory of Kashmir and the India-Pakistan engagement in view of any specific hypothetical stimulus.
Durrani comes across as candid and frank, even nonchalant at times but wedded to a narrative that has currency within the American policy circles. In comparison, Dulat is cautious, mostly diplomatic and quite circumspect in his responses. He remains guarded and even deliberately obfuscating when it comes to his own role or that of his organisation in scheming subterfuge and planning insurgencies in the region. During the conversations spanned across several countries and seasons, Durrani addresses Dulat as Amarjit but as the time progresses he tends to adopt a formal tone, a feeling that does not reflect in his free-flowing conversations.
In comparison, Dulat sounds quite patronizing and appeasing as he prefers to address Durrani as General Sahib or even boss, perhaps with a view to inflate Durrani’s ego and conjure up a faux milieu of his past wherein he remained very important and exercised a great deal of control over Pakistan in an all-encompassing sense. The conversations that form the book often start over a tipple, and not surprisingly Dulat seems to be is in control of the banter as he guides and directs Durrani towards a path that more or less reinforces New Delhi’s positions or narratives.
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For example Durrani appears to support Indian notions that the non-state actors in Pakistan are capable of launching the Mumbai like attacks and that it must warrant India to extract revenge by attacking targets inside Pakistan. Durrani sleepwalks into the setup as he starts to sympathize and endorse the Indian official view that the Mumbai terror attacks of November 2008 had backing from the elements within the ISI, a position that was recently articulated by Nawaz Sharif. Durrani uses a false claim from a CIA mole, David Headley, within the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba about “an ISI major” to try to support Indian claims on the atrocity. The Mumbai Attacks remain couched in controversy amid gaping holes in the declarations that put the blame on the Pakistani state structures.
Durrani also discredits Kashmiri political movement, Hurriyat Conference, and suggests that it was forged and later managed by the ISI. Although Durrani had left at the time the Hurriyat was formed, his claims have thoroughly embarrassed the Kashmiri leadership and compromised their prestige, including perhaps their future political weight and character. In comparison, Dulat is always slippery and evasive and avoids any references or acknowledgments to the incidents that might reveal unpleasant events and distasteful things. In fact, he does not reveal anything and even sounds insincere by deliberately choosing to ignore or deflect from the topics or events that needed his honest input to build trust in the exercise that this book sought to advance.
Dulat comes across as a crude salesman who wants to sell his single-dimensional formula of meetings as a solution to the multi-faceted and multi-layered problems that beset the two countries.
While he talks about ISI’s role in specific terms, there is hardly any acknowledgment forthcoming on the RAW’s role in creating deadly and vicious counterinsurgency that was unleashed in Jammu and Kashmir or the murders in Wandhama or Chattisinghpora that targeted Hindus and Sikhs to malign the Kashmiri insurgency. He mentions in passing the first state-sponsored terror outfit Al-Faran that kidnapped some western tourists who are still untraceable after more than two decades. Dulat rejects the most authentic investigation into the kidnapping as revealed by two western authors Adrian Levy and Cathy-Scott-Clark in their famous book, The Meadow, which blames the Indian security agencies for the drama.
While Dulat emphasizes a joint investigation of the Mumbai terror attack, he does not even bother about the 2007 Samjhuta Express train bombings that killed 76 civilians, mostly Pakistanis. In fact, there is no mention of the tragedy in the whole book. The former Indian spy chief shows utmost hesitation in talking about the alleged Indian spy, Kulbhushan Jadhav, and when he does he is extra cautious not to say anything that might incriminate him or his organization, RAW.
The positive aspect of the book is that it makes bold statements about India and Pakistan and the situation in Kashmir. Both agree that no country is in a position to change the status quo on the ground and therefore call for rapprochement. However, they lose steam as their prescriptions or suggestions sound too cosmetic or simply unimpressive. Both of them seem unwilling to acknowledge the changing atmosphere in India – the rise of mass hatred and paranoia against Muslims, its official patronage and even justification, growing militarization of nationalism and its ever-changing new narratives as well as phenomenal increase in hatred against Muslims and Pakistan, and ossification of this revulsion across the elite society – from the military to politicians and media to diplomats.
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This informs the public opinion and their behavior; causing an unprecedented surge in public violence, including murder, against the Muslims in particular. In his self-propelled enthusiasm, Durrani even proposes a confederation between the two countries – a fanciful prospect that Dulat is even reluctant to admire. I found interesting similarities between Durrani’s vision of Akhand Bharat and a US-funded official study about the future of South Asia. The study, Asia 2025, conducted by the US Undersecretary of Defence (Policy) in 1999, envisaged India taking over Pakistan after the US neutralizes Pakistani nuclear weapons to avoid a nuclear war following deadly ‘terrorist incursion’ from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) into the Indian side of the territory.
As Pakistan loses control of the situation, it fails to respond to the Indian calls to reign in the militants, and as a result, India moves into AJK. According to the study, India also launches an unsuccessful conventional strike on Pakistani nuclear arsenal, prompting Pakistan to launch nuclear strikes against Indian forces along their common border. The US threatens China to keep away from the theatre of war and attacks and destroys the remainder of the Pakistani nuclear forces leading to total anarchy.
In the American imagination, Pakistan disappears by 2020, and the Indian confederation emerges as a regional super state. In the meantime, Afghanistan is also dismembered and annexed by the neighbor states – Iran, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan – per their ethnic proximity. In the end, India and Iran emerge as great powers and become allies of the US willing “to participate in combined peace operations with the US” and also as a countervailing force against China. Dulat comes across as a crude salesman who wants to sell his single-dimensional formula of meetings as a solution to the multi-faceted and multi-layered problems that beset the two countries.
Dulat is always slippery and evasive and avoids any references or acknowledgments to the incidents that might reveal unpleasant events and distasteful things. In fact, he does not reveal anything and even sounds insincere by deliberately choosing to ignore or deflect from the topics or events that needed his honest input to build trust in the exercise that this book sought to advance.
He remains ossified within his own rigid hierarchies of wisdom and shows a strange fixation at getting Ajit Doval, the Indian Security Advisor, an official invitation to visit Pakistan. Vouchsafing for his friend, Dulat says to Durrani: “Doval would enjoy this. That’s why I keep saying get him to Lahore. He loves Pakistan!” Such an invitation would summon mass rancor given how Doval has openly advocated for destroying Pakistan and claimed credit to a large number of unsavory activities inside Pakistan in his previous avatar as disguised Indian spy. Dulat puts too much emphasis on trade (in his jargon business) between the two countries as a strong motivation for peace, but conveniently forgets to mention the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a much bigger opportunity that can link the regions, including Kashmir on both sides.
He also wants Hafiz Saeed persecuted but Kulbhushan Jhadav released and creates false alibis for several Indian hawks – from Prime Minister Modi to G. Parthasarathy, a former diplomat. When discussing Kashmir, Durrani comes across as cold and distant. Shockingly, he admits being overwhelmed by the public reception of the idea of militancy in the early 1990s in Kashmir and how the ISI worked desperately to control the situation lest it got out of hand to cause a direct confrontation with India.
Back then in Kashmir, the narrative that was advanced by his organization or their assets on the ground talked about nothing but complete azadi. This got millions of Kashmiris excited and provoked thousands to cross over to AJK for arms training and fight for a free homeland. In the process, thousands have perished while millions have been affected. Despite Pakistan’s several U-turns on the issue since, or regardless of how fanciful or impractical the idea of Azadi might seem, the Kashmiri youth continue to mount a resistance which is but symbolic. Dying for a predetermined failure is extremely painful and deeply unsettling!
Murtaza Shibli is the author of the book, 7/7: Muslim Perspectives, a collection of reactions by the UK Muslims on the London Bombings of 2005 that killed dozens of Londoners. He writes on political and military issues. He tweets: murtaza_shibli. The views expressed in this article are author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Global Village Space’s editorial policy.
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The Folly Theater, known as “The Pink Lady,” opened around 1900 and is haunted by an early manager. Joe Donegan was known for bringing big names to his theater, including the Marx Brothers, Gypsy Rose Lee, Fanny Brice, and prizefighters Jack Dempsey and Jack Johnson. When the theater underwent renovation in the 1970s, witnesses began to notice an apparition in a bowler had, believed to be Joe Donegan, as well as a woman in a long gown running toward the stage.
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Celebrating Farmer Innovations in the Greenbelt!
The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation is proud to congratulate Phil Short of Vortex Packaging who won the ‘Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation’ and Victory Organic Inc. who won a ‘Leaders in Innovation Award’. Both awards were handed out at the Ontario Legislature as part of the Ontario Premier’s Annual Agri-Food Summit.
Short is a fruit grower, shipper and entrepreneur from Vineland Station whose company, Vortex Packaging created a recyclable and stackable fruit basket. Victory Organic Inc. is a St. Catharines company that created the "Bob Wash,” an efficient cleaning system for produce that can be affordable for small-scale processors.
The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation are committed to supporting local food and the farmers that grow it. Over the past seven years, the Foundation has awarded close to $17 million in grants. Almost $12 million of that money has gone to agricultural projects – that’s 40 per cent of all funding given for since the Foundation was established! To put that number in perspective, if we are talking in “apples”, you could buy 17 thousand iPhone 5’s for $12 million – that’s a lot of “apple”. With no plans to slow down our support for local food, today we are proud to announce new funding that will bring new products to people at farmers’ markets.
The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation would also like to congratulate all of the Regional Award Winners:
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Is There Such a Thing as the Jewish People? Lecture Series
The Center for Jewish Studies presents a four-part lecture series entitled: “Is There Such a Thing as the Jewish People?: Rethinking Jewish Membership for a Global Age.” The series will be given by Noam Pianko. Osher Marin JCC Visiting Scholar Noam Pianko, Jewish Studies scholar, professor and author of “Zionism and the Roads Not Taken: Rawidowicz, Kaplan, Kohn” will explore probing questions about peoplehood, past, present, and future, to reassess the possibilities and limitations of Jewish collectivity today. Vegetarian lunch will be provided. All four lectures will be held in Gibbs Hall,...
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Student Addresses America's History on Constitution Day
Randi Wren, M.A. student in Jewish Studies, addressed an intimate crowd on Monday, September 16, in the student lounge. Her Constitution Day talk stemmed from her thesis research on the theology behind the founding of America. Here are some notable points from her talk, "The Founding Fathers and the Constitution: United by Belief in the Tenets of the Bible": Importance of ritual – no national or cultural identity can survive without it. United States is not merely a geographical location, but an idea. America was founded by God-centered individuals. Not one of those identified as...
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Starkey Hill Interpretive Trail Highlights
Fast growing pine plantation
These Eastern white pines, Ontario's provincial tree, were planted in 1972 by GRCA to establish the tree cover needed to protect Guelph’s underlying aquifers. Allowing the forest to repopulate itself naturally would have taken decades, so the fast-growing Eastern white pine was planted as a “short-cut” measure. This short-cut forest has been so successful that the pines now need to be thinned to allow species diversification in order to enhance the health of the forest and its value to humans and wildlife.
The Eastern white pine has played an economically prominent role in Canada. In times past, it was harvested for ship masts, and it has long been valued as a source of lumber, pine tar and other tree products. It has also served as a source of food and medicine for various First Nations peoples.
Did you know that an equal weight of Eastern white pine needles contains five times as much vitamin C as a lemon?
To learn more about this versatile tree, go to www.lrconline.com/Extension_Notes_English/pdf/wht_pn.pdf
The Starkey Hill Interpretive Trail is jointly managed by the Guelph Hiking Trail Club and the Grand River Conservation Authority
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